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Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness)

Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF)
remote work
United States, Maryland, Annapolis
Feb 04, 2026
Summary This position has oversight of the Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs at the installation. 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. Programs serve active duty, reserve, and retired military; their family members; civilians; and other authorized customers. Summary This position has oversight of the Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs at the installation. 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. Programs serve active duty, reserve, and retired military; their family members; civilians; and other authorized customers. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02/04/2026 to 02/14/2026 Salary $62,610 to - $68,871 per year Pay scale & grade NF 4 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Annapolis, MD Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent - Eligible for benefits. Work schedule Full-time - Must be able to work varied work schedules to include split days off, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status Announcement number 26-12879271 Control number 856468800 This job is open to Duties 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. 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 fitness, aquatics, and sports 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. 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. Requirements Conditions of employment Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles. Professional certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) accredited health/fitness organization. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certification. Qualifications Combination of experience related to customer service and activity based functions Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts and techniques that govern physical fitness programs which includes knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight loss/control, cardiovascular endurance, exercise requirements and projected results. Knowledge of bio-mechanics, fitness testing and exercise prescription supplemented with a knowledge of proper procedures in the use of strength training equipment, nutrition, exercise, physical fitness programming and testing equipment. Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and aquatics activities and individual and team sports. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness. ? Knowledge of military physical fitness standards and testing procedures. Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors that impact training, performance and recovery of individuals and team sports. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties. Knowledge of CNIC's EEO policy and procedures. Knowledge of NAF and/or APF budgeting processes including ability to prepare budgets. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Knowledge of safety, fire and environmental regulations and procedures. Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training. Skill in developing and adapting new methods, approaches and procedures for the most effective management of a fitness program. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Education Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field and/or equivalent recreation related work experience. Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. 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. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at . 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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . 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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . 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. Required Documents 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 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 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 . 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. 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 02/14/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: 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. 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 information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the To verify or check the status of your application, log into your . 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: Agency contact information NDW NAF HR Email Address NSA Annapolis 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 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. All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis. The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Required Documents 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 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 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 . 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. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/14/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: 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. 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 information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the To verify or check the status of your application, log into your . 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: Agency contact information NDW NAF HR Email Address NSA Annapolis 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 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. All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.