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Single Sailor Program Manager

Commander, Navy Installations

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Location
Annapolis, MD
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Job overview

The Single Sailor Program Manager creates and manages recreational programs and year-round activities intended to support single Sailors’ well-being, readiness, and morale. The role oversees staff and volunteers, promotes programs and builds community partnerships, manages budgets and procurement, and ensures activities and facilities follow safety, fire, and sanitation guidelines. A related college degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program DevelopmentProgram ManagementRecreational Activity InstructionStaff SupervisionMarketingBudget ManagementProcurement

Qualifications

Related College Degree or Two Years ExperienceOne Year Probationary Period

Full job description

Summary Are you passionate about making real difference in the lives of our nation's heroes? Do you have the creativity to design exceptional programs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and support the world's greatest Navy. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Single Sailor Program Manager. You will be at the forefront of creating and managing a diverse, calendar of events and activities that contribute to the well-being, readiness, and morale of our single Sailors Responsibilities Program Development and Management: Plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive and diverse year-round calendar of recreational activities, including classes, trips, tournaments, and special events. Develops and manages the Single Sailor and Category A recreation programs, including the Sailor Adventure Quest (SAQ) which focuses on leisure skills development. Evaluates program effectiveness by analyzing participation, patron satisfaction, and direct feedback to recommend changes, additions, or eliminations. Directly leads and instructs various recreational activities, such as kayaking, hiking, and camping, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Coordinates all logistics for events, from securing facilities and transporting patrons to managing on-site execution. Supervision and Leadership: Directs and supervises a team of staff, volunteers, and interns, assigning work based on priorities and staff capabilities. Manages the full spectrum of supervisory duties, including conducting performance reviews, identifying training needs, and handling personnel issues. Fosters a positive and equitable work environment, ensuring adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies. Marketing and Community Engagement: Develops and executes marketing plans to promote programs and increase participation, working closely with the marketing department on calendars and promotional materials. Builds and maintains strong partnerships with on-base and off-base organizations, command representatives, and community groups. Acts as a primary liaison to the junior Sailor population, establishing communication channels like a Recreation Advisory Board to gather input and feedback. Administration and Financial Oversight: Prepares, justifies, and manages annual and quarterly operating budgets for the recreation programs. Provides administrative support through data collection, after-action reports, and maintaining up-to-date records. Ensures all programs and facilities comply with established safety, fire, and sanitation guidelines. Manages procurement of supplies and equipment, tracks expenses, and assumes accountability for all program assets. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications A degree from an accredited college/university in a related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Education A degree from an accredited college/university in a related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Additional Information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,698 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Maryland median$130–210K/yr187 salary ranges
  • US median$45–58/hr397 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 238 open Program Manager jobs in Maryland and 11,698 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (9,820 postings).
Education
4,886 of the 11,698 open Program Manager jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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