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MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Director)

US Commander, Navy Installations
Fallon, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Duties

  • Develops, manages, plans and administers a diverse sports, fitness and aquatics program.
  • Supervises three or more Supervisory Recreation Specialists (NF-0188-03) or Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Coordinators and approximately 30 full-time and part-time non-appropriated and appropriated fund personnel. Responsible for training supervising and scheduling. Interviews and prepares necessary paperwork for hiring personnel. Evaluates performance; initiates appropriate disciplinary actions. Work is reviewed for timeliness and compliance with policies and procedures
  • Maintains management and operational control and oversight of gymnasiums (2 or more), fitness centers (3 or more), swimming pools (1 or more), intramural sports programs, special sports, fitness and aquatic events and outdoor courts and fields. Uses initiative, judgment and originality in sports, fitness and aquatic programming, planning, marketing and control. Continuously evaluates customer needs and devises procedures for use by subordinates' managers to evaluate patron's needs and interests on an on-going basis. Takes corrective action, as required, to ensure accuracy of data and effectiveness of programs, activities and business processes. Responsible for programming base wide sports, fitness and aquatic special events, targeting base population and working in conjunction with tenant commands and activities.
  • Develops activity goals and objectives. Supports the customer feedback program, employee recognition program, facility inspections and divisional programming efforts. Develops short- and long-range plans to ensure that the recreation program remains up to date. Responsible for providing sports, fitness and aquatic activities and programs for authorized patrons as a means of improving fitness and health enhancement and providing a support system for active-duty Navy through evaluation, education and exercise.
  • Establishes and monitors employee training for all sports, fitness and aquatic program personnel. Provides guidance to subordinate managers in the development of individual training plans. Ensures all levels of supervision are informed of program policies, special events, problems or other pertinent information. Ensures equal opportunity employment practice. Schedules and publicizes all activities and programs ensuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants and in providing the widest possible range of activities and programs in terms of interest and needs.
  • Represents the sports, fitness and aquatic programs at mandatory meetings, various conferences, budget review, etc., concerning current and future programs, practices and trends. Responsible for ensuring that maintenance and repair is accomplished for all equipment and grounds within the sports, fitness and aquatic program. Establishes and maintains adequate replenishment levels for supplies and materials. Makes recommendations for purchases, surveys, repairs and/or modifications. Develops and establishes budget criteria for the sports, fitness and aquatic programs. Analyzes financial data, reviews the budget and submits reports and recommendations. Ensures financial integrity for the operation and required reports and records are properly maintained.
  • Provides for adequate staffing; effective training and supervision of subordinate employees; informs staff of required operational policies. Evaluates personnel performance, initiates disciplinary action and recommends other appropriate personnel actions. Ensures compliance with fire, safety, sanitation and security regulations. Carries out EEO policies and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Assures quality in determining selections, assignments, training, promotions, details, qualifications, discipline and awards to employees. Cooperates and participates fully in the development of an EEO affirmative action plan and efforts regarding staffing, motivation and training to develop all employees. Ensures that minorities and women are considered for opportunities and are also nominated/appointed to boards and committees. Coordinates efforts with EEO officials during the development of policy.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

  • Comprehensive knowledge of fitness, sports and aquatic policies, requirements, administrative practices and procedures related to the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating of sports and fitness programs and to the efficient operation and utilization of facilities and equipment. Skill in negotiating program issues and operational requirements with personnel inside and outside the local installation, community organizations and patrons.
  • Ability to effectively direct and coordinate the functions of several recreation facilities and activities, diverse in nature.
  • Knowledge and skill in directing the application of sports, fitness or recreation management principles, concepts and methodology to a variety of unconventional unusually difficult and complex assignments involving the full range of recreation activities including operations and maintenance, financial management, assignment, utilization, improvements, management-patron relations, merchandise and equipment management.
  • Ability to develop local procedures and policies based on the effective interpretation of DON/DOD regulations. Effective written and oral communication skills enabling effective communication with higher rank civilian and military officials.

Education

Incumbent must have, as a minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field, or have equivalent work experience.

Additional information

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 Region Mid-Atlantic 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.


  • Benefits

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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

  • Benefits

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    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    The following documents are required at the time of application:

    • Résumé
    • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
    • 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: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • How to Apply

    Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online.

    Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.

    Agency contact information

    Yasmeen Nixon
    Phone
    775-426-2867
    Email
    yasmeen.d.nixon.naf@us.navy.mil
    Address
    NAS Fallon
    4755 Pasture Road, Building 309, Rm#33
    Fallon, NV 89496
    US

    Next steps

    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.

  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Financial suitability
    • New employee probationary period
    • Privacy Act
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Selective Service
    • Signature and false statements
    • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • 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: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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