Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Aquatics Manager to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as the aquatics manager responsible for managing and supervising the aquatic programs for an FMWR activity.
- Assist the program manager with a wide variety of management and administrative tasks associated with operating a fully functional activity that is safe and enjoyable for all participants.
- Participates in and or leads the planning process that results in providing a wide range of fairly typical, conventional and well-established basic aquatic activities.
- Conducts all the necessary coordination of various details for reoccurring and nonrecurring aquatic, fitness, instructional, and joint community programs.
- Interviews and selects staff and provides orientation, training and supervision. Provides leadership, direction, management and analysis of all aspects of the program as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Undergraduate or Graduate Education with a major in General Recreation or one of the appropriate fields or recreation related to the position or at least one-year specialized experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Must possess a Red Cross CPR Certification
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
- Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Valid country driver's license and passport.
- Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certifications preferred
- Shall have Instructor Certification as a lifeguard or water safety instructor in accordance with MWR Policy
- Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
- Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
- Valid country driver's license.
- Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
- Knowledge of and ability to conduct pool chemical testing, adjust chemical imbalances and document the results.
- Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive aquatics program that include a variety of aquatics activities which meet the needs of the installation.
- Shall possess the ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
- Shall be able to manage the use and maintenance of emergency equipment related to the aquatics program.
- Shall be capable of developing and overseeing emergency medical and rescue training, public education and other related educational and functional duties.
- Ensures all maintenance work, water chemical testing, pool vacuuming, filtration and equipment are within the scope required by preventive medicine standards.
- Shall serve as the Subject Matter Expert on aquatics for the installation.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job
Skills Required
- Instructor Certification as a lifeguard or water safety instructor
- Undergraduate or Graduate Education in Recreation or related field, or equivalent experience
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role
- Red Cross CPR Certification
- Experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce
- Valid country driver's license and passport
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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