Aquatics Manager Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. 25-6ZFSWO25937720 Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $21.46 to $33.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/8/2025 Close Date 9/8/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation / Aquatics Center on Edwards Air Force Base, Ca.

Minimum 12 months experience managing an aquatics facility is preferred.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

  • Under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Director, responsible for the daily operations of the year-round indoor pool facility, seasonal outdoor recreational pool facilities, and installation aquatics programs.
  • Develops, designs, implements, and analyzes interest assessments and higher-level directives to ensure the programs are adequate and effective.
  • Coordinate with the Marketing and publicity office to promote new and existing programs, and ensure current information is available.
  • Performs duties of activity building/safety monitor and activity property custodian.
  • Prepares budget, analyzes financial results, and provides input on quarterly and annual income and expense budgets for consolidation with the Outdoor Recreation Activities master budget, with justifications and recommendations.
  • Research material for short/long term capital requirement and facility plans.
  • Implements and maintains an effective internal control system to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse.
  • Verify that revenues and expenditures are properly recorded and accounted for daily, to provide reliable financial and statistical reports, and to maintain accountability over assets.
  • Submits purchase requests for personal services contracts, and blanket purchase agreements, and ensures inclusions of all required accounting documents.
  • Directs personnel required to develop, conduct, and maintain programs and community services designed to enhance the morale and welfare based on the diverse needs and interest, fiscal resources, facilities, and equipment.
  • Recruit, hire and in-process all new employees.
  • Manage the activity's workforce and function as the first line supervisor; approve annual leave requests; evaluate performance; take appropriate disciplinary action and resolve grievances.
  • Establishes an internal performance management system to ensure proper assignments, review, and evaluation of employee performance.
  • Plans work and training schedules; sets and adjusts short/long term priorities.
  • Approve all timecards and payroll submissions.
  • Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions.
  • Plans, coordinates, and oversees training and certification courses to include Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Water Fitness.
  • Organizes, promotes, schedules swim lessons, swim meets, special events and daily activities to individuals and groups, addressing the differing needs of the base populace.
  • Respond to all Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) comments/suggestions in a timely manner.
  • The subject matter expert on knowledge of Air Force and local Operating Instructions, rules and procedures for safe swimming and pools.
  • Establishes, reviews, and evaluates services, purchase of supplies, equipment, and resale merchandise.
  • Plans, request, and schedule maintenance; inspects pools for safe conditions and reports facility/equipment discrepancies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned for the daily operation of the pools to include custodial tasks of the facilities.
  • Incumbent makes independent judgements and decisions within the framework of oral and written instructions and accepted methods, techniques, and procedures.
  • Supervisor may check work in progress or review after completion.
  • Must be able to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions on various types of equipment used in ODR.
  • A certain degree of manual will is required in the safe use of hand tools and in operating simple powered equipment.
  • Continual care must be exercised by the incumbent due to the nature of the too ls and equipment used, and the weight of the objects handled.
  • Must be able to calibrate or set equipment to manufacturers' specifications.
  • Moderately heavy physical effort is required in occasionally lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds and in loading items into trucks.
  • Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, and moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat, winds, rain, etc.) and inside areas that may be dusty, drafty, and noisy.
  • Mishandling of equipment, tools and tasks involved may result in injuries that are more serious.
  • Continuous standing, walking, stooping, and lifting is required.
  • Certain risks are assumed due to the nature of machinery being repaired and maintained.


If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12780948

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Pre-employment physical is required.
  • Must posses a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
  • Must be available for shift work including, holiday/down days, days, nights, weekends.
  • Pre-employment Drug testing required.
  • This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable fitness determination to do so.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/01/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  • Minimum 12 months experience managing an aquatics facility is preferred.
  • Must have experience which provides an advanced knowledge of swimming activities, rules, and procedures.
  • Must have and maintain currency in a nationally recognized swim lessons Instructor (e.g., American Red Cross Water Safety instructor) certification and Lifeguard Instructor (e.g., American Red Cross).
  • An approved nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training and pediatric/adult CPR (or equivalent) certification is highly desirable.
  • Pre-employment physical is required.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete installation records check and a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
  • Performance is measured in terms of results achieved and in terms of success of the total operation to include content and delivery of services, compliance with directives and guidelines, compliance with safety requirements, customer satisfaction, soundness of operations and program performance.
  • Demonstrates and maintains a satisfactory level of knowledge and technical competence in performing assigned duties.
  • Plans and organizes work sufficiently to perform the expected quantity and quality of work within allotted time periods.
  • Maintains reliable and current statistical data and provides accurate and complete budget estimates.
  • Prepares and presents clear, concise, accurate reports.
  • Meets standards of conduct and behavior establish.
  • Actively participates in recruitment and development of staff members.
  • Verifies that fire, safety, and security directives are adhered to be subordinates.
  • Carries out oral and written instructions in an acceptable manner.
  • Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Works in a courteous and cooperative manner.
  • Performs routine duties with little need for supervision or assistance.
  • Implements and maintains an effective internal control system to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse.
  • Keeps supervisors informed of progress and advises supervisors of significant developments that may impact plans, projects, or operations.
  • Complies with all directives and regulations pertaining to established Outdoor Recreation program and cash handling" procedures, as required by AF.
  • Safety, resource protection, fire protection, customer service, personnel supervisory course (APF, NAF, and local national), food handlers, and other local, federal, and installation required training.
  • All formal and informal training applicable to this position as deemed appropriate by the supervisor


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Non appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
  • Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number LOCAL 1406.

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.

Benefits

Regular part time positions are eligible to participate in Health Benefits, Retirement, and 401K.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/01/2025 to receive consideration.

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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

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Agency contact information

Edwards NAF HR Office
Address
Edwards Community Services Flight
412 FSS/FSCN
5 N. Seller Ave
Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1250
US

Next steps

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