Recreation Assistant (Fitness)

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Mayport, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Station Mayport. The incumbent serves in an assistant or support capacity and may perform any or all of the following duties within the Sports Program department. The primary function of the position is to ensure proper usage of the facility and assist in the operation of the recreation activity. To qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check.
• Must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications: Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen Certification, Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance.
• Six (6) months or more of general experience AND six (6) months or more of specialized experience.
• General experience is any type of work that demonstrates an ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provides a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
• Specialized experience includes performing aid or assistance in the organization and administration of recreation activities, such as preparing calendars, maintaining attendance records, and providing information concerning schedules and activities.
• Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations involving the work area.
• Knowledge of basic fitness, and sports principles.
• Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and others as they relate to fitness, sports and aquatics programming.
• Skill and ability to provide sports training or orientation.
• Ability to competently and independently carry out day to day recreation operations.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Exercise demonstrations and/or prolonged hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patrons using the facility, to include: greeting customers; checking identification cards to ensure only authorized users are entering facility; issuing and receiving gear/equipment; and registering patrons for facility use, events, and/or classes.
• Answers telephone, providing information in regard to facility hours of operation, upcoming special events and programs, etc.
• Completes the Daily Activity Reports, handling cash where fees apply, verifying the amount of money collected and dropping the cashier bag in the drop safe.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and publicizing various activities and maintaining related supplies in order to attract and motivate participants.
• Oversees the sale of retail items associated with activities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fitness activities from the standpoint of participants' responses, resources, and program objectives.
• Monitors patrons, volunteers and contractors at the assigned program/event and reports any issues to management.
• Assists in the selection of fitness, sports, activities to be offered, both within the required basic program categories and additional ones possible through available resources and desirable in terms of participant's interests and needs.
• Monitors assigned participants in indoor and outdoor activities to include intramural sporting events.
• Conducts instructional classes in the assigned recreational area.
• Performs basic fitness orientation; identifies and corrects unsafe fitness techniques.
• Demonstrates procedures common to the activities and instructs in the use of related equipment.
• Establishes/reviews the schedule of events, conducts tours, sets-up/prepares gymnasiums/facilities/playing fields prior to scheduled start time for events (e.g., sporting events).
• Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.
• Ensures facility and sporting fields are open and/or closed at the posted time.
• Monitors and checks the security of premises.
• Monitors activity within the facility, circulating among the patrons to assist with basic use of equipment/gear and to maintain good order and discipline.
• Ensures athletic playing surfaces are properly maintained, safe, and ready for play.
• Assists in properly cleaning and maintaining equipment/facilities, maintains inventory, performs general janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are in a clean, neat, and orderly state at all times (e.g., sweeping and mopping floors; dusting and cleaning workout areas, mirrors, bathrooms, and locker areas; straightening equipment and accessories, etc.).
• Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assists with outdoor maintenance.
• Reports maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support.
• Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more!
• Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals!
• Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!
• Access to professional development resources!
• Medical benefits (if scheduled and work on average 30 hours/week and meet the required hours within a year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree