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This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position. An undergraduate or graduate degree in related fields such as Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Administration/ Management, or Recreation. OR Twelve (12) months work experience in an indoor or outdoor environment working with aquatic, wellness, and/ or recreational programs, events, and facilities. AND Possesses and maintains the following certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED; Lifeguard Instructor (Red Cross). Possesses demonstrated experience in development, planning and execution of aquatic, wellness, and/ or recreational programs/ events. Possesses experience in supervision and/ or management of staff, events, and/ or programs. The following certification must be obtained within 6 months of appointment: Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification. Online Training for Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), CLC222 Section 893. MWR Sports and Fitness Administration Course. Nationally Recognized Basic Fitness Trainer Certification. HIGHLY PREFERRED are applicants who possess the minimum qualifications above AND: Held a supervisory position for 24 months in a fitness related field or 2 years' experience at the next lower grade level while having a degree in a Recreation or related field (Physical education, Kinesiology, Sports Administration/management, etc.). *The experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate. **Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
Serves as Aquatics/ Wellness Program Manager responsible for the daily operation and management of aquatic, wellness, and fitness center facilities, personnel, safety, training, development, and recreational programs.
Establishes, develops, coordinates, and executes aquatic training/ recertification curriculum to include lifeguarding, lifeguard instructor, and other safety and recreational training.
Establishes, develops, updates, and monitors the Aquatic Risk Management plan and Standard Operating Procedures for all aquatic/ wellness facilities/ programs and enforces compliance.
Recommends, develops, coordinates, and disseminates policies and guidelines for administration and management of aquatic and wellness programs. Plans and executes data collection for the DOD and DA MWR standard reports.
Monitors program execution and policy implementation through staff assistance visits and inspections. Analyzes and reviews aquatic, health, and wellness resource requirements including financial, manpower, training, equipment, contracts, and space.
Prepares the annual quarterly and monthly budget input. Performs a variety of financial management and budgetary duties related to the assessment, development, consolidation, and evaluation of aquatic, wellness, and recreation programs.