Aquatics Support

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant serves in an assistant or support capacity within the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch. The position’s primary function is to ensure proper use of the facility, assist with recreation activities, and properly collect and account for revenues generated at the assigned facility. The role provides customer and administrative support, assists with planning and promoting activities, and monitors participants and facility operations. It also supports instruction in fitness, sports, and aquatics activities, helps prepare facilities and equipment for events, and contributes to maintaining clean, safe, and orderly facilities and playing areas.

Requirements

Pass all applicable records and background checks and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification; resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor, lift objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted, and lift heavier objects with assistance.
Have or obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
Have or obtain and maintain Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Blood-borne Pathogen Certification, and Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire.
Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
Obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) upon hiring and renew it every five years, and/or obtain a Child Care National Agency Check with Inquiries when regularly contacting children under 18.
Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations relevant to the work area.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic for computing charges, accurately dispensing change, and preparing reports.
Knowledge of cash-handling procedures.
Knowledge of basic fitness, aquatics, and sports principles.
Knowledge of safe fitness-equipment use and operation, facility operations, and basic fitness-equipment maintenance and repair.
Skill using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other programs related to fitness, sports, and aquatics programming.
Ability to provide fitness, aquatics, and sports training or orientation.
Ability to carry out day-to-day recreation operations competently and independently.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Applicants must describe experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position in their resumes.

Responsibilities

Greet patrons, verify identification and facility access, issue and receive gear or equipment, and register patrons for facility use, events, and classes.
Answer telephone inquiries about facility hours, special events, and programs.
Complete Daily Activity Reports; handle applicable fees, verify collected funds, and deposit cashier bags in the drop safe.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and publicizing activities and maintaining related supplies.
Oversee the sale of retail items associated with activities.
Evaluate ongoing MWR fitness activities based on participant responses, available resources, and program objectives.
Monitor patrons, volunteers, and contractors during assigned programs or events and report issues to management.
Assist in selecting fitness, sports, and aquatics activities based on program categories, available resources, and participant interests and needs.
Monitor participants during indoor and outdoor activities, including intramural sporting events.
Conduct instructional classes and basic fitness orientations; identify and correct unsafe fitness techniques.
Demonstrate activity procedures and instruct participants in the use of related equipment.
Establish or review event schedules, conduct tours, and prepare facilities, gymnasiums, and playing fields for scheduled activities.
Ensure compliance with regulations and safety procedures.
Open and close facilities and sporting fields at posted times and monitor premises security and activity.
Circulate among patrons to assist with basic equipment use and maintain good order and discipline.
Ensure athletic playing surfaces are maintained, safe, and ready for play.
Clean and maintain equipment and facilities, maintain inventory, perform general janitorial work, and keep interior spaces orderly.
Make minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assist with outdoor maintenance.
Report maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.