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Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Aquatics Department; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); CFAS Sasebo, Japan. Incumbent serves as a Aquatics Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of one or a combination of one of the following programs at the installation: Aquatics.

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Duties

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Aquatics:

• Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive aquatics program for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents at multiple facilities .
• Program includes recreation swim, lap swim, water safety instruction, aquatic events, etc.
• Protects lives through aggressive prevention, preparedness, education, emergency medical, and rescue programs.
• Ensures all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to swimming pools and waterfronts are posted and observed.
• Performs water rescues and land rescues equal to the standard of training when an emergency is taking place (e.g. drowning, medical or trauma in the water, etc.).
• Manages respiratory, cardiac and first aid emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED).
• Manages the use and maintenance of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and rescue bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, and monitoring equipment.
• Develops and oversees emergency medical and rescue training, public education and other related educational and functional duties.
• Teaches various swimming skills and basic diving for all age groups. Prepares material for classes being taught. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the class.
• Ensures all maintenance work, water chemical testing, pool vacuuming, filtration, and equipment are within the scope required by preventative medicine standards.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on aquatics for the installation.

Program Management and Administration:

• Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to make maximum use of resources, consistent with military mission and with the principles of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program development.
• Assists the Fitness Program Director in periodically updating the departmental strategic plan and reports.
• Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports.
• Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to current CNIC, MWR priorities including recruitment and retention.
• Coordinates program efforts with other Fitness Division team members.
• Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regards to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines.
• Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be cosponsored.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.).
• Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Ensures programs, operations, and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities, and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training.
• Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities.
• Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility.
• Assists with reservations, contracts, and access list for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities.

Supervisory:

• Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
• Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
• Participates in section staffing decisions.
• Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
• Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
• Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable.
• Directly supervises assigned staff.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Incumbent must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Blood-borne Pathogen certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a T1 background investigation.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possess the following:

• Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out aquatics programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of the program.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing the recreational activity certifications.
• Knowledge of both, NAF, and appropriated fund (APF) funding, government procurement procedures, cash handling procedures, fiscal, personnel, material and cash management.
• Knowledge of various specialty equipment, both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs.
• Knowledge of the roles of the lifeguards during a coordinated rescue scene for the safety of the rescuers and the victim.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing and adjust chemical imbalances and document the results.
• Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive aquatics program that includes a variety of aquatics activities which meets the needs of the participating community.
• Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available community resources.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and other operating systems used in the program area.
• Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
• Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

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.

Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.

Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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