Lead Recreation Services Specialist

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Amentum is seeking a Lead Recreation Services Specialist to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Lead Recreation Services Specialist is responsible for overseeing recreational activities, programs, and facilities, ensuring high-quality customer experience, and maintaining operational standards. This role involves leadership, program development, and recreational event coordination across a range of activities.

• Coordinate and supervise recreational services, ensuring program quality and adherence to safety protocols.
• Act as lead instructor for lifeguard training programs, leveraging certifi cation as a Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor.
• Manage and coordinate sports leagues and events, including oƯiciating and organizing Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, and Flag Football games.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of recreational facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure operational readiness.
• OƯiciate games, set up sports events, and ensure adherence to rules and regulations for Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, and Flag Football.
• Support the planning and execution of recreational events, sports tournaments, and other recreational programing.
• Develop and promote recreational activities to engage participants and encourage active involvement.
• Ensure a positive customer experience by addressing participant inquiries, complaints, and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitor program participation and feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth.
• Support recreational marketing eƯorts to promote programs and events to the local community and participants.

• Assist in the development of marketing materials to increase awareness and participation in recreational activities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in military recreational services or equivalent civilian recreational services.
• Certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor.
• Profi ciency in oƯiciating sports, including Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, and Flag Football.
• Background in marketing and promotion of recreational programs or events.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to eƯectively coordinate multiple programs and activities simultaneously.
• Effective leadership and communication skills to lead teams and engage participants.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain all required training and certifi cations, including Customer Service, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Automatic External Defi brillator (AED), and local emergency procedures training, with annual recertifi cation as required.
• Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• 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.

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Advanced experience in event planning, tournament management, or large-scale recreational program development.
• Additional certifications in sports oƯiciating, CPR/AED, or other related recreational leadership roles.
• Familiarity with military or government recreational services and their operational standards.

• 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