.Help HelpDutiesProgram Management (includes but not limited to): 65%Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages a diverse and comprehensive fitness, sports, and aquatics program, within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at higher organizational levels, to include related facilities (e.G., group exercise classes; self-directed fitness sports, and aquatics programs; aquatics programs;incentive programs; special events; intramural, extramural and varsity sports; instructional programs; and awareness and education programs).Coordinates with city, state, other military bases, and pertinent organizations in establishing a well-rounded fitness and sports program and to effectively promote all aspects of health/wellness to the community.Coordinates with base organizations to ensure fitness advisory members are assigned and the bylaws and philosophy of fitness programs are thoroughly understood.Conducts meetings and hosts collaborated events/educational seminars/information fairs, etc.Maintains records of command participation and determines the winner of individual and base awards and makes arrangements for presentations.Interprets considerable data relating to program trends, costs, problems, and needs; refines or modifies program methods and techniques based on findings.Prepares appropriated fund (APF) and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness, sports and aquatics programs (categories A and B).Monitors contract services and properly performs quality assessment and evaluation (QAE) responsibilities.Completes local needs assessments and/or local surveys annually to determine customer needs and incorporates these findings into the annual program plan.Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial sponsorship, and publicity strategies.Assists local Command Fitness Leaders (CFL) in conducting and administering safe and proper Physical Readiness Tests.Solicits, interviews, selects, and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and specialty programs.Maintains appropriate records and submits deserving volunteers for recognition through the base volunteer recognition program.Reviews research publications and health journals to ensure currency in methodology and philosophy in the area of health and fitness (e.G., exercise physiology, life-style management, nutrition, and physical conditioning).Ensures the program meets or exceeds industry standards as established by governmental and private organizations such as the Cooper Institute, Presidents Council on Physical Fitness, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Defense (DoD), American College of Sports Medicine, etc