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 Base Point Loma. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and administer a comprehensive, year-round fitness, recreational sports, and aquatics program, and the associated facilities used in conducting these programs.
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Program Management (includes but not limited to): 65% Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages a diverse and comprehensive fitness, sports, and aquatics program, within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at higher organizational levels, to include related facilities (e.g., group exercise classes; self directed fitness sports, and aquatics programs; aquatics programs; incentive programs; special events; intramural, extramural and varsity sports; instructional programs; and awareness and education programs).
Coordinates with city, state, other military bases, and pertinent organizations in establishing a well-rounded fitness and sports program and to effectively promote all aspects of health/wellness to the community. Coordinates with base organizations to ensure fitness advisory members are assigned and the bylaws and philosophy of fitness programs are thoroughly understood. Conducts meetings and hosts collaborated events/educational seminars/information fairs, etc.
Maintains records of command participation and determines the winner of individual and base awards and makes arrangements for presentations. Interprets considerable data relating to program trends, costs, problems, and needs; refines or modifies program methods and techniques based on findings. Prepares appropriated fund (APF) and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness, sports and aquatics programs (categories A and B).
Monitors contract services and properly performs quality assessment and evaluation (QAE) responsibilities. Completes local needs assessments and/or local surveys annually to determine customer needs and incorporates these finding into the annual program plan. Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial sponsorship, and publicity strategies.
Assists local Command Fitness Leaders (CFL) in conducting and administering safe and proper Physical Readiness Tests. Solicits, interviews, selects, and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and specialty programs. Maintains appropriate records and submits deserving volunteers for recognition through the base volunteer recognition program.
Reviews research publications and health journals to ensure currency in methodology and philosophy in the area of health and fitness (e.g., exercise physiology, life-style management, nutrition, and physical conditioning).
Ensures the program meets or exceeds industry standards as established by governmental and private organizations such as the Cooper Institute, Presidents Council on Physical Fitness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Defense (DoD), American College of Sports Medicine, etc. B.
Facility Management (includes but not limited to): 10% Coordinates the use and maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities, which may include but is not limited to, gymnasium(s), fitness center(s), tennis court(s), swimming pool(s), softball field(s), jogging track(s), football field(s) and soccer field(s) to accommodate the comprehensive installation programs.
Coordinates with and assists engineers on requirements related to construction of all new indoor and outdoor fitness and athletic facilities. Coordinates with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and other base agencies (e.g., Safety Office) regarding requirements for maintenance and repair of fitness, sports and aquatic facilities and purchase and installation of new equipment.
Develops a five-year facility improvement program to maintain a state of the art program, prepares construction plans for renovations/additions or expansion and submits work orders for all minor construction projects from inception to completion. Ensures inventory control of all property, equipment and supplies to protect government assets and determines replacement requirements levels.
Takes timely and appropriate action to comply with safety, fire and environmental directions and ensures safe, healthy, contemporary, comfortable, and adequate facilities. C. Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs work to be accomplished by a staff that includes Fitness Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Facility Coordinator, Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor and other subordinate staff.
Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in MWR Fitness 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; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.
Per DoD MWR Fitness Standards (issued 21 July 2016) this is a supervisory position responsible for total facility oversight including operation, programming and staffing.
While elements (1) through (3) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as program director: Professional certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) accredited health/fitness organization; Competency in business and the design and delivery of exercise programs; and At least three years of experience in the fitness industry/field for civilian personnel.
Irish.b.jacoby.naf@us.navy.mil
This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $85307 – $96684/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This is a 35-40 hours per week position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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