Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Aquatics/Fitness/Sports Coordinator) Job in Groton, CT

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Sports (includes but not limited to):

• Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive, sports program, for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents. Program includes self-directed recreational sports, and intramural and/or extramural recreational sports.
• Inspects and maintains multiple indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, equipment, and supplies used for athletic activities, events and programs.
• Plans, organizes and conducts sports specific conditioning sessions, clinics, or seminars to train patrons.
• Ensures the installation's recreational sports program is diverse and inclusive, in an effort to accommodate various patrons and levels of competition.
• Develops and revises program events, tournaments and leagues to provide an inclusive program.
• Creates an environment that educates and promotes sportsmanship and participation in recreational activities, in addition to providing a program in which risks are minimized.
• Develops and revises intramural sports rules to ensure they remain current with new governing body rules, rule applications and officiating mechanics.
• Officiates or keeps score for offered athletic programs.
• Makes and/or coordinates repairs of athletic equipment.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on recreational sports for the installation.

• Program Management and Administration (includes but not limited to):

• Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to make maximum use of resources, consistent with military mission and with the principles of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program development.
• Assists the Fitness Program Director in periodically updating the departmental strategic plan and reports.
• Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports.
• Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to current CNIC, MWR priorities including recruitment and retention.
• Coordinates program efforts with other Fitness Division team members.
• Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regards to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines.
• Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be cosponsored.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.).
• Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Ensures programs, operations, and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities, and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training.
• Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities.
• Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility.
• Assists with reservations, contracts, and access list for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities.

• Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
• Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
• Participates in section staffing decisions.
• Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
• Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
• Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable.
• Directly supervises assigned staff.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
• Incumbent is subject to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet program requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May work with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, gas, etc.)
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain the following within 90 days of hire: Blood-borne Pathogen Certificate and Navy Basic Fitness Certification (if working in fitness facility)
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.)

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 October 20, 2025 to receive consideration.

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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.

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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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

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.

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