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Qualification Paths for Deployed Forces

MWR's Deployed Forces Support Program enhances the quality of life for more than 180,000 Sailors and Marines at sea and forward-deployed Navy ground forces. Sports, recreational programs, physical fitness equipment, social activities (parties/picnics), tours, subsidies/rebates and gear locker checkout are just a few of the morale-enhancing opportunities offered.

Deployed Forces Support Coordinators (DFSCs) are located at major fleet concentration areas throughout the world DFSCs assist ships and forward-deployed ground forces with programming, financial management, recreation administration, procurement and property management. DFSCs are civilian recreation and fitness professionals exclusively dedicated to supporting the MWR needs of the fleet and forward-deployed ground forces.

CNIC's MWR Afloat Specialist is comprised of civilian government employees working as either an Afloat Recreation Specialist (Fun Boss) and Afloat Fitness Specialist (Fit Boss) who serve aboard aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships and sometimes USNS Hospital ships. Fun and Fit bosses work together in providing fitness and recreation programs for shipboard Sailors and Marines.

DFS Program Manager (NF-0188-04) DFS Deputy Program Manager (NF-0188-04) DFS Coordintaor (NF-0188-04)

Deployed Forces Support Program Manager

NF-0188-04

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR)

Undergraduate degree or higher in general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education OR 3 years' specialized experience in planning, coordinating, or implementing a recreation program.

Specialized Experience (Including IOR)

3 years' specialized experience in planning, coordinating, or implementing a recreation program.

Combo to meet Specialized Experience

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification

N/A

Additional Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination at a military medical facility to verify fitness for duty as part of the medical surveillance program. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, as the incumbent will be required to travel to other work sites within the base and region, and be able to operate passenger vans and pick-up trucks. Must be able to work varied work schedules to include holidays, weekends and evenings. Must complete the Afloat Recreation Program Management (ARPM) Course and obtain qualifications as a course manager within first 90 days of hire. Must have or be able to obtain the following certifications within the first 60 days of hire: First Aid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Career Path

Time to Advance

Typically 3+

FFR Professional Development

N/A

FFR Required Training

Cash Handling
Customer Service
RECTRAC
SAP
ARPM
First Aid
CPR

Soft Skills Training - Self Directed

LinkedIn Learning Courses
Micrsoft Office Suite Development (Excel, Word, PPT)
LMS Mapping in Progress

Typical Career Path Development

Recreation Specialist, NF-0188-0
Recreation Assistant, NF-0189-02
Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-07/09/1
Recreation Assistant, GS-0189-04/05/07

Deployed Forces Support Deputy Program Manager

NF-0188-04

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR)

Undergraduate degree or higher in general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education OR 2 years' specialized experience in planning, coordinating, or implementing a recreation program.

Specialized Experience (Including IOR)

2 years' specialized experience in planning, coordinating, or implementing a recreation program.

Combo to meet Specialized Experience

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification

N/A

Additional Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination at a military medical facility to verify fitness for duty as part of the medical surveillance program. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, as the incumbent will be required to travel to other work sites within the base and region, and be able to operate passenger vans and pick-up trucks. Must be able to work varied work schedules to include holidays, weekends and evenings. Must complete the Afloat Recreation Program Management (ARPM) Course and obtain qualifications as a course manager within first 90 days of hire. Must have or be able to obtain the following certifications within the first 60 days of hire: First Aid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Career Path

Time to Advance

Typically 2+

FFR Professional Development

N/A

FFR Required Training

Cash Handling
Customer Service
RECTRAC
SAP
ARPM
First Aid
CPR

Soft Skills Training - Self Directed

LinkedIn Learning Courses
Micrsoft Office Suite Development (Excel, Word, PPT)
LMS Mapping in Progress

Typical Career Path Development

Recreation Specialist, NF-0188-03
Recreation Assistant, NF-0189-02
Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-07/09/11
Recreation Assistant, GS-0189-04/05/07

Deployed Forces Support Coordinator

NF-0188-04

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR)

Undergraduate degree or higher in general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education OR 2 years' specialized experience in planning, coordinating, or implementing a recreation program.

Specialized Experience (Including IOR)

2 years' specialized experience in planning, coordinating, or implementing a recreation program.

Combo to meet Specialized Experience

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification

N/A

Additional Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination at a military medical facility to verify fitness for duty as part of the medical surveillance program. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, as the incumbent will be required to travel to other work sites within the base and region, and be able to operate passenger vans and pick-up trucks. Must be able to work varied work schedules to include holidays, weekends and evenings. Must complete the Afloat Recreation Program Management (ARPM) Course and obtain qualifications as a course manager within first 90 days of hire. Must have or be able to obtain the following certifications within the first 60 days of hire: First Aid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Career Path

Time to Advance

Typically 2+

FFR Professional Development

N/A

FFR Required Training

Cash Handling
Customer Service
RECTRAC
SAP
ARPM
First Aid
CPR

Soft Skills Training - Self Directed

LinkedIn Learning Courses
Micrsoft Office Suite Development (Excel, Word, PPT)
LMS Mapping in Progress

Typical Career Path Development

Recreation Specialist, NF-0188-03
Recreation Assistant, NF-0189-02
Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-07/09/11
Recreation Assistant, GS-0189-04/05/07

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