Aquatics Program Manager NF-04 Job in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Vacancy No. O2NAFEU-25-12767095 Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $62,000.00 to $72,000.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/17/2025 Close Date 7/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA


Summary

This position is located with the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Aquatics program.

Regular Full-Time positions are eligible for all Army NAF benefits to include paid leave, health benefits, retirement, and 401k.

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.

*PCS and Relocation Incentive Authorized. See Additional Information for details.*

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

  • Manages multiple indoors and outdoors pools and provides overall supervision of the aquatic programs. Interviews and selects such staff and provides them with required orientation, training and management in order to meet all activity needs.
  • Plans and coordinates details for aquatic, fitness, instructional, and joint community programs. Plans and establishes an aquatic certification curriculum and other safety, fitness and recreational certification and educational programming.
  • Establishes and executes processes to evaluate the effectiveness of the aquatic programs. Plans and evaluates program objectives from the standpoint of participant response and resources. Adapts and varies the aquatic program in light of findings.
  • Responsible for NAF budget for assigned facilities and programs. Prepares the annual quarterly and monthly budget input. Provides timely reports to Director and CRD Chief. Purchases required materials, equipment, safety and rescue equipment etc.
  • Develops and updates the Standard Operating Procedures for the aquatic facilities, programs and enforces policies. Plans and executes data collection for the DOD and DA MWR standard reports.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
  • A Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
  • All certifications/authorizations must be completed within 6 months of employment and kept current.
  • Must be able to work a schedule that may include working some nights, weekends, and possible holidays.

Qualifications

1. Possesses demonstrated experience in planning, administering and executing aquatic programs. This experience may have been gained managing indoor or outdoor aquatic programs and facilities. Required experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level.(An undergraduate or graduate degree in related fields such as physical education or kinesiology may be substituted for six (6) months of the required work experience.)

2. Ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, and maintain, the following certifications:
-American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
-CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED
-Lifeguard Instructor (Red Cross)
-Water Safety Instructor (Red Cross)
-Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO)

In addition, for facilities that use Oxygen Administration "O2 bottles" the O2 Administration certification (Red Cross or installation offered training) must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty.

Highly Desirable:
-Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (Red Cross)
-Water Safety Instructor Trainer (Red Cross)
-Equipment (Safe Operation and Basic Maintenance Repair);
-Nationally Recognized Basic Fitness Trainer Certification or Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor;-Adapted Aquatics Instructor

NOTE: The above minimum qualifications must be described within the duties of previous work experience listed on the applicant's resume and assessment/questionnaire. A copy of all supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application.

Education

If using education to meet qualification requirement transcripts MUST be uploaded with your application packet in order to be considered eligible. Failure to upload complete and legible transcripts may result in an ineligible rating.

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 (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide.

Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 PM PST by 07/24/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.

Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a pay-banded position.
  • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
  • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will be paid.
  • Relocation incentive in the amount of $10,000 is authorized.
  • This incentive will be paid as a lump sum upon establishment of residency in the geographic commuting area. This will be paid in addition to PCS Costs and require a two-year service agreement which will begin on the entry on duty (start) date.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
    • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

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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.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)


Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible. For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant's eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit.

Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility.

By claiming the "Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)" or "Current APF Employee (CAE)" priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume



The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • DA Form 3434 or equivalent for Current and Former NAF Employees
  • DD Form 1300 (if applicable)
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12767095. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 07/24/2025 to receive consideration.

  • Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12767095.
  • Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

JBLM NAF Human Resources Office
Address
EU-NAF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD
DO NOT MAIL
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!


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