Aquatics Program Manager, Okinawa, JAPAN

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:             SUPERVISORY RECREATION SPECIALIST

POSITION TITLE:   AQUATICS PROGRAM MANAGER

SPD NUMBER:       090027

JOB SERIES:          0188                                                                   

PAY LEVEL:            NF-04 _____________________________________________________________________________

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:   Plans, develops, administers and maintains a comprehensive aquatics program. Plans, coordinates, and schedules installation activities, special events, and joint community undertakings.  Prepares budgets. Evaluates program overall effectiveness. Plans, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies. Prepares internal office financial plans and related records and reports, and exercises authority on approved budget. Reviews financial status of assigned activities and recommends changes. Manages new property resources and provides advice on renovations and improvements. Handles routine matters, contract files, and forward reports/files to the Contracting Officer. Inspects and accepts products and services, and reviews/approves invoices for payment.

Protects patrons from hazardous conditions by ensuring rules and regulations are enforced. Protects lives through aggressive prevention, preparedness, education, emergency medical, and rescue programs. Ensures all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to swimming pools are posted and observed. Performs water rescues and land rescues equal to the standard of training when an emergency is taking place (e.g. drowning, medical or trauma in the water). Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED). Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and rescue bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, oxygen delivery systems, and monitoring equipment. Controls external bleeding with direct pressure and treats shock. Splints and immobilizes fractures and dislocations for transport. Attempts to ascertain whether the patron has preexisting medical problems and to obtain critical medical history information from the patron. 

Responsible for solving any problems related to the work environment and job functions. Deals effectively with employees in regards to suggestions, complaints, and other personnel matters. Keeps assistant manager informed to all problem areas and new methods of accomplishing assignments. Responsible for ensuring all personnel are properly trained and maintain appropriate professional certifications. Develops and oversees emergency medical and rescue training, public education and other related educational and functional duties. 

Responsible for the supervision and safety of aquatics staff. Recruits and screens all prospective staff. Supervises grades NF-01 through NF-03 (and equivalent) staff to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, training and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave; recommending and completing personnel actions; completing performance reviews. Must be alert to alcohol abuse and take appropriate action. Assists in ensuring all personnel are properly trained and maintain appropriate professional certifications. 

When needed, teaches various swimming skills and basic diving for all age groups. Prepares material for classes being taught. Ensures the safety of all patrons in the class.

Promptly reports safety hazards to higher level supervisor. Completes incident reports and maintains routine documents and reports. Ensures proper disposal of medical waste and potentially infectious materials. Responsible for ensuring that all maintenance work, water chemical testing, pool vacuuming, filtration, and equipment are within the scope required by environmental health standards. Ensures programs and operations are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety guidelines. Ensures the correct use of required safety equipment and safe work procedures. Takes appropriate steps to solve problems quickly and alerts senior leaders of situations. Understands the roles of the lifeguards during a coordinated rescue scene for the safety of the rescuers and the victim. 

Operates Rec Trac, monitors cashiers. Ensures cashiers are properly trained in the use of Rec Trac and proper cash handling procedures. Ensures funds are collected.  Ensures receipts are verified and that the deposits are made daily. Ensures receipts are in order and change fund is secured daily. 

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a professional and friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. 

Performs other duties as assigned. This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance is required, while performing normal duties in the area.  May perform work that poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue. Work may be performed in settings where exposure to moderate discomforts, high temperatures, and/or adverse weather conditions exist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field appropriate to the work of the position; OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above; OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.
• A minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Training and Certifications Required:

Based on program operations the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire a nationally recognized certification of a Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) and Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) or equivalent.

Current or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire an Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.

Current nationally recognized certification as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or equivalent.

Current nationally recognized certification as a Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or equivalent.

Current nationally recognized certification: Lifeguard training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, Standard First Aid or equivalent.

• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge of pool water chemistry and the ability to use and perform maintenance of pool equipment and operation systems.
• Understanding of and the ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.
• Must be able to pass an initial and recurring physical ability test.
• Must have a current driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This position could be located at Camp Foster, Hansen, Schwab, Kinser or Courtney based on MCCS Management needs.
• This position is an overseas assignment tour of duty which may include Transportation Agreement, Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Post Allowance, Environmental Moral Leave (EML), Home Leave and the following employee benefits. The initial length of this overseas tour for Okinawa, Japan is two (2) years with potential of extending per management’s discretion.

• • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match for RFT/RPT.
  • NAF Pension Plan that is portable to other qualified government agencies. (May be eligible to buy back military service time).
  • International medical and dental insurance (on/off base).
  • Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary.
  • Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary.
  • Tuition Assistance Program (up to $10,000 per year) for certifications, licenses, and college degrees. (Remove for SSCJ & MHS positions)
  • Leave Donation Program for life’s emergencies.
  • Professional training and development curriculum in technology and leadership.

• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location may receive treatment from host nation providers.  Employees will be responsible for paying costs upfront and submitting claims to medical insurance provider for reimbursement afterwards.  Access for civilian employees and their families to U.S. military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• Effective 1 January 2018, all relocation expenses paid on behalf of employees or as a reimbursement are reportable taxable earnings and are now included in the IRS definition of compensation under Code section 415.

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