Supervisory Rec Specialist - Sports Fitness and Aquatics Director Job in Everett, WA

Vacancy No. 25-12757966 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $34.00 to $38.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/2/2025 Close Date 7/18/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Everett, WA


Summary

Serves as Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Director for the Navy Region Northwest, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Fleet Readiness Division. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and administer a comprehensive and diverse year-round total installation sports, fitness and aquatics program consisting of self-directed and unit-level type programs and activities that enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of program participants.

Duties

A. Plans and Administers Installation Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Program

Provides specific guidance regarding the maintenance of current and development of new programs to fitness/gym, aquatics and intramural sports activity/facility managers. Continuously reviews the overall sports, fitness and aquatics program and its subprograms for accomplishments; recommends and establishes new operational activities/subprograms in conjunction with section managers. Continuously reviews ongoing program and provide activity managers with guidance to plan and implement changes.

Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, objectives and program standards. Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded. Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity. Uses metric and financial data to make recommendations and modifications to programs.

Ensures that all facilities and playing fields associated with the program meets established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies. Assists in planning and designing of construction projects that include facility and playing field renovations and new construction projects.

Incumbent frequently reviews long and short-term program goals and when necessary, makes revisions to meet the ever-changing needs and diverse interest of the community. Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs, considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population. Responsible for program incorporating fads and trends and financial feasibility to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Ensures that the sports, fitness and aquatics program is in compliance with regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, DOD instructions, SUPERS, other regulations, standard operating procedures and letters of instruction; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines.

B. Provides Supervision

Provides administrative and technical supervision to a workforce consisting of both appropriated and non-appropriated fund employees: Supervisory Recreation Specialists, Leads, Sports Technician, and Equipment Maintenance personnel. Indirectly supervises up to 80 full-time, part-time and flex scheduled APF & NAF support and recreation employees. Plans work to be accomplished. Sets priorities and establishes schedules for work completion. Distributes and balances work based upon priority, skill requirements and level of difficulty. Discusses activities in process, answering questions from team members concerning procedures, directives, policy, etc., as well as technical subject matter related questions. Evaluates performance of subordinates and provides specific recommendations related to training needs. Responsible for training, supervising, scheduling & evaluating all employees within the branch. Interviews and recommends for selection all new hires within the branch, initiates appropriate disciplinary action; hears and resolves complaints from employees. Assures equality in determining selection, assignment, training and promotion, discipline and incentive awards to employees. Controls attendance and leave insuring adequate work force is available at all times to accomplish the mission. Routinely approves sick and annual leave.

Incumbent actively supports and promotes all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan as directed by applicable laws and regulations, and to communicate this support to subordinates, minority groups and women. Ensures all laws and regulations concerning Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices are adhered to.

C. Coordinates Budget Requirements

Coordinates budget requirements with activity/facility managers and provides general guidance for preparation of the annual operating budget. Based on activity input formulates budget plans for both appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Justifies budget requirements for personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, and service contracts. Monitors and provides technical advice to activity/facility managers regarding budget execution. Reviews monthly financial reports, compares to budget, provides execution explanations for higher level review. Develops plans for under executed funds, end of the year funds and future requirements.

Maintains funds and property accountability for all APF and NAF fund equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring inventories are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of goals, philosophy, principles, techniques and methods of procedures used in organizing, planning and administering sports, fitness and aquatics programs as would be gained through a four-year undergraduate degree in Sports or Recreation Management or through three years of relative experience.
  • This would enable the incumbent to apply the principles, concepts, and techniques of sports, fitness and aquatics administration for a military community.
  • Must be capable of organizing and operating several facilities/programs simultaneously.
  • Skill in dealing with people and knowledge of human relations sufficient to effectively perform supervisory duties such as counsel employees, develop performance standards and appraise employee performance, assign and direct work, resolve employee complaints, recruit, select, train and develop personnel
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
  • Knowledge of sports and fitness sufficient to understand the physical and psychological effects of these activities in order to recognize the needs, physical capabilities, and physical limitations of participants and to develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change program/activity.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of sports, fitness and aquatic activities and services that will support implementation of these services and activities for a large military community.
  • Skill in the effective management and utilization of available resources and the ability to determine and justify the funds, travel, training, supplies and equipment needed to develop and carry out diverse sports fitness and aquatics program.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, theories, principles, games rules, procedures which enable the incumbent to apply such information to insure a balanced program and contribute to appropriate activities for patrons.
  • Knowledge of general business principles for financial planning/reporting and of the Department of the Navy budget process methods for appropriated and non-appropriated funds (NAF) to ensure optimum use of resources. Ability to plan, present, and execute budgets and to analyze impact on programs and to forecast long term funding requirements.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to solve problems with skill, tact and resourcefulness.

Education

A 4 year degree in Sports or Recreation Management is preferred. *Transcripts must be uploaded with application for consideration*

Additional information

We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

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 Northwest 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, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: if applicable, 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

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

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.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Agency contact information

NRNW NAF HRO
Address
NAVSTA Everett
1103 Hunley RD
Bldg 94
Silverdale, WA 98315
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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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