Assistant Aquatics Manager NF-03

SummaryThis position is located with the Aquatics Division - Fort Polk, Louisiana.Join our team at Fort Polk-home of the Joint Readiness Training Center. DFMWR integrates and delivers Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs and services enabling readiness and resilience for a globally-responsive Army.This job is open to Help The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyUnited States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.Duties Help Assist the aquatics manager in the supervision of the aquatic programs and acts as head lifeguard. Assist with planning and administering a wide range of fairly typical, conventional and well-established basic aquatic activities. Assist manager in planning and establishing aquatic certification curriculum to include lifeguarding, lifeguard instructor, water safety instructor, water fitness ,and other safety, fitness and recreational certification and educational programming. Review budget execution reports with the aquatic manager to ensure desired execution rate is met. Assists in the preparation of the annual quarterly and monthly budget input including UFR updates and request for special funding. Maintains adequate staffing to ensure a safe, functional, and enjoyable recreation activity. Assists with maintaining, ensuring accountability and proper operating condition of equipment. Assists and advises guests of available programs and responds to concerns. Represents the program department. Requirements Help Conditions of employmentDirect Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation with childcare checks. Must be willing to complete a pre-employment physical. QualificationsResumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following Demonstrated experience in planning and executing aquatic programs. This experience may have been gained managing indoor or outdoor aquatic programs and facilities. Required experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level. Current certification in Life guarding or Life guarding instructor First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent. A copy of the certificate(s) MUST be uploaded at time of application to be considered.The following certificate must be obtained within 12 months of appointment: Water Safety Instructor - Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO) or Pool Operator certification. In addition, the following certificate must be obtained within two weeks of reporting for duty: Automated External Defibrillator (AED)To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationArea of ConsiderationThe Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the Fort Polk commuting area (50 miles). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)Manual Application OptionIf you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form. Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3.00 PM on 05/18/2026 to ensure timely processing. Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs:Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Incentives and BonusesIncentives will not be paid. Allowances and DifferentialsThis job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date. Discover Your Path to SuccessBefore you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out. Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf. 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. Help Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.Review our benefitsRequired Documents Help About Your ResumeFederal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. Click this link for more tips: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials. Expedite Your HiringTo better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume. Required DocumentsRequired documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:Professional CertificationResumeOther Accepted DocumentsOther accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:Cover LetterDD-214/ Statement of ServiceMarriage License to support Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)DA 3434PCS OrdersProfessional CertificationResumeSeparation Notice (RIF)SF-50/ Notification of Personnel ActionHow to Apply Help You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O2NAFEP-26-12951469. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/18/2026 to receive consideration. 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. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951469. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify of 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Agency contact informationNAF HR Office Fort PolkEmail usarmy.hood.chra-hqs.mbx.ops2-west-naf-hrd@army.mil Address EP-NAF-W0VFAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT POLK AND JRTCDO NOT MAILFort Polk, LA 71459USNext stepsOur Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed 2. Keeping You Informed Your Next Steps to Stay on Top of Your Application 2. Ensure You Receive Updates 3. Sign Up for Text Alerts We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application! Application ReviewOnce you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job. 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