Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Lead Recreation Services Specialist to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.
Job Responsibilities
The Lead Recreation Services Specialist is responsible for overseeing recreational activities, programs, and facilities, ensuring high-quality customer experiences, and maintaining operational standards. This role involves leadership, program development, and recreational event coordination across a range of activities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Program Management and Leadership:
- Coordinating and supervising recreational services, ensuring program quality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Acting as lead instructor for lifeguard training programs, leveraging certification as a Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor.
- Managing and coordinating sports leagues and events, including officiating and organizing Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, and Flag Football games.
- Overseeing the proper use and maintenance of recreational facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure operational readiness.
Event Coordination and Officiation:
- Officiating games, setting up sports events, and ensuring adherence to rules and regulations for Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, and Flag Football.
- Supporting the planning and execution of recreational events, sports tournaments, and other recreational programing.
Customer Engagement:
- Developing and promoting recreational activities to engage participants and encourage active involvement.
- Ensuring a positive customer experience by addressing participant inquiries, complaints, and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
- Monitoring program participation and feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth.
Marketing and Outreach:
- Supporting recreational marketing efforts to promote programs and events to the local community and participants.
- Assisting in the development of marketing materials to increase awareness and participation in recreational activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor.
- Proficiency in officiating sports, including Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, and Flag Football.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in military recreational services or equivalent civilian recreational services.
- Background in marketing and promotion of recreational programs or events.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively coordinate multiple programs and activities simultaneously.
- Effective leadership and communication skills to lead teams and engage participants.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
- Valid country driver’s license.
- Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
- Advanced experience in event planning, tournament management, or large-scale recreational program development.
- Additional certifications in sports officiating, CPR/AED, or other related recreational leadership roles.
- Familiarity with military or government recreational services and their operational standards.
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 of 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 this job.
