Recreation Specialist (Pool Manager)

Recreation Specialist (Pool Manager)

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Indian Head, Maryland

Salary Range: $19.5 - $22 Per Hour

Job Summary: Plans, develops, and maintains a military aquatics and recreational program for a large community of active duty military, dependents, retirees, and authorized civilians in an area where the climate and other conditions favor a strong aquatics program.

Major Duties:

• Plans, coordinates and schedules recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings to maximize use of facilities and resources consistent with the military mission. Evaluates effectiveness of ongoing aquatics activities. Adapts and varies programs as necessary. Enforces rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers. Plans swimming programs, developing basic categories such as swim instructions, swim team competition, springboard diving, water exercise classes, etc., and may involve SCUBA instruction. Devises, improvises and adapts various activities to fit the conditions of water environment and to conform to limitations in funds, facilities, equipment and staff support.May assist supervisor in developing annual budget, procurement of equipment, formulating long range plans, safety programs, and public relations undertakings. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MUST ATTACH YOUR CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS. Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of: water safety on an instructor level; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (preferably on an instructor level); basic and advanced first aid; and ability to independently develop and monitor a comprehensive aquatics program for a large community. Ability to use equipment to take pool and environmental readings. Must possess Water Safety Instructor (WSI), current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid certificates.

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 04/23/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916822 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. 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 The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-23