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Supervisory Recreation Specialist Fitness

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy · Kittery, Maine

Federal agencyNF-04
At a glance

A job with Commander, Navy Installations Command in Kittery, Maine. It pays $81,393–$85,567 per year at grade NF-04. Applications close on Oct 3, 2026 — 5 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Internal to an agency
Clearance
Other

Main duties

  • 65% Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages a diverse and comprehensive fitness, sports, and aquatics program, within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at higher organizational levels, to include related facilities (group exercise classes; self-directed fitness sports, and aquatics programs; aquatics programs; incentive programs; special events; intramural, extramural and varsity sports; instructional programs; and awareness and education programs).
  • Coordinates with city, state, other military bases, and pertinent organizations in establishing a well-rounded fitness and sports program and to effectively promote all aspects of health/wellness to the community.
  • Coordinates with base organizations to ensure fitness advisory members are assigned and the bylaws and philosophy of fitness programs are thoroughly understood.
  • Conducts meetings and hosts collaborated events/educational seminars/information fairs, etc. Maintains records of command participation and determines the winner of individual and base awards and makes arrangements for presentations.
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About the role

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NSA Maine Incumbent has oversight of the Fitness, Sports, and Aquatics programs at the installation.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and administer a comprehensive, year-round fitness, recreational sports, and aquatics program, and the associated facilities used in conducting these program

What you will do

  • 65% Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages a diverse and comprehensive fitness, sports, and aquatics program, within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at higher organizational levels, to include related facilities (group exercise classes; self-directed fitness sports, and aquatics programs; aquatics programs; incentive programs; special events; intramural, extramural and varsity sports; instructional programs; and awareness and education programs).
  • Coordinates with city, state, other military bases, and pertinent organizations in establishing a well-rounded fitness and sports program and to effectively promote all aspects of health/wellness to the community.
  • Coordinates with base organizations to ensure fitness advisory members are assigned and the bylaws and philosophy of fitness programs are thoroughly understood.
  • Conducts meetings and hosts collaborated events/educational seminars/information fairs, etc. Maintains records of command participation and determines the winner of individual and base awards and makes arrangements for presentations.
  • Interprets considerable data relating to program trends, costs, problems, and needs; refines or modifies program methods and techniques based on findings.
  • Prepares appropriated fund (APF) and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness, sports and aquatics programs (categories A and B).
  • Monitors contract services and properly performs quality assessment and evaluation (QAE) responsibilities.
  • Completes local needs assessments and/or local surveys annually to determine customer needs and incorporates these finding into the annual program plan.
  • Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial sponsorship, and publicity strategies.
  • Assists local Command Fitness Leaders (CFL) in conducting and administering safe and proper Physical Readiness Tests.
  • Solicits, interviews, selects, and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and specialty programs.
  • Maintains appropriate records and submits deserving volunteers for recognition through the base volunteer recognition program.
  • Reviews research publications and health journals to ensure currency in methodology and philosophy in the area of health and fitness Ensures the program meets or exceeds industry standards as established by governmental and private organizations such as the Cooper Institute, Presidents Council on Physical Fitness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Defense (DoD), American College of Sports Medicine, etc. Facility Management (includes but not limited to): 10% Coordinates the use and maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities, which may include but is not limited to, gymnasium(s), fitness center(s), tennis court(s), swimming pool(s), softball field(s), jogging track(s), football field(s) and soccer field(s) to accommodate the comprehensive installation fitness, aquatics, and sports programs.
  • Coordinates with and assists engineers on requirements related to construction of all new indoor and outdoor fitness and athletic facilities.
  • Coordinates with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and other base agencies (e.g., Safety Office) regarding requirements for maintenance and repair of fitness, sports and aquatic facilities and purchase and installation of new equipment.
  • Develops a five-year facility improvement program to maintain a state of the art program, prepares construction plans for renovations/additions or expansion and submits work orders for all minor construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Ensures inventory control of all property, equipment and supplies to protect government assets and determines replacement requirements levels.
  • Takes timely and appropriate action to comply with safety, fire and environmental directions and ensures safe, healthy, contemporary, comfortable, and adequate facilities.
  • Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs work to be accomplished by a staff that includes Fitness Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Facility Coordinator, Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor and other subordinate staff.
  • Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
  • Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
  • Participates in MWR Fitness staffing decisions.
  • Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
  • Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate.

Education

This position does not have a positive Education requirement.

How you will be evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment.

Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Some positions have special requirements.

Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

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