Lead Recreation Services Specialist

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Lead Recreation Services Specialist to support a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role oversees recreational activities, programs, and facilities, ensuring a high‑quality customer experience and operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise recreational services, ensuring program quality and safety compliance.
• Act as lead instructor for Red Cross Lifeguard Training, delivering certification courses.
• Manage sports leagues and events, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball and flag football.
• Oversee maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies to ensure operational readiness.
• Support planning and execution of tournaments, events and other recreational programming.
• Address participant inquiries, complaints and feedback to maintain a positive experience.

Required profile

• Minimum three years experience in military or civilian recreational services.
• Certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor.
• Proficiency in officiating soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball and flag football.
• Strong organizational, time‑management and leadership abilities.
• Valid passport (minimum one‑year validity) and ability to obtain required visas.

Required skills

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor certification.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
• Sports officiating skills for soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball and flag football.
• Customer service and complaint handling.