Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Station Great Lakes. Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of one or a combination of one of the following programs at the installation: Sports.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL NAF EMPLOYEES IN COMMUTING AREA OF CHESAPEAKE AND PORTSMOUTH NRMA NSA HAMPTON ROADS N921
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THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL NAF EMPLOYEES IN COMMUTING AREA OF NRMA NSA HAMPTON ROADS N921
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.
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.
- Must possess and maintain CPR, First aid and AED certification
- 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)
- May work with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, gas, etc.)
- Incumbent is subject to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet program requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
- 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.)
- Must be able to lift objects up to 45 pounds
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.A qualified candidate must possess:
- Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out fitness, aquatics, and/or sports programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to specific needs of the community to be served.
- Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing the recreational activity certifications.
- Knowledge of both, NAF, and appropriated fund (APF) funding, government procurement procedures, cash handling procedures, fiscal, personnel, material and cash management.
- Knowledge of various specialty equipment, both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs.
- Knowledge of the roles of the lifeguards during a coordinated rescue scene for the safety of the rescuers and the victim. (Aquatics Program Manager Only)
- Knowledge of the beach environment (e.g., marine life, beach and water hazard) is required for waterfront lifeguard positions. (Aquatics Program Manager Only)
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing and adjust chemical imbalances and document the results. (Aquatics Program Manager Only)
- Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities and/or individual and team sports which meets the needs of the participating community.
- Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available community resources.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and other operating systems used in the program area.
- Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
- Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
- Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education
The Sports Program Manager is a supervisory position responsible for development and oversight of sports programming. While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as program director:
a) a four-year degree in sports administration or a related field
b) professional certification from a sport's governing body
c) at least three years of experience in the industry.
Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 90 days of hire:
? CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
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 Installations 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.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
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.
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 Installations 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.
Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
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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.
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/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
- 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
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.
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. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive:
Vendors
- Dependents aged 18 and older
- Service Providers
- Veterans with service-connected disabilities
- Contractors
- Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder)
- Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share)
- Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters
- Au Pairs, Child Care Providers
What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access? If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following:
- U.S. passport or passport card
- Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card)
- Permanent resident card (Green Card)
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
- Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security
How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license? To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents:
- Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport)
- Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card)
- Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)
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 06/12/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12979570
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.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
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.
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.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.