Recreation Assistant (Fitness)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Fitness, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. The Recreation Assistant helps ensure proper use of the facility, supports recreation activity operations, and collects and accounts for revenue. The position may also participate in a variety of MWR special events and activities. The role provides customer service and administrative support, including registering patrons, answering questions, handling cash, helping publicize programs, and monitoring activities. It also supports fitness, sports, aquatics, and other recreation programming by orienting participants, conducting classes, preparing facilities for events, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. The Recreation Assistant helps maintain facilities, equipment, and playing surfaces; monitors facility security and patron activity; performs cleaning and general upkeep; and reports unsafe conditions or maintenance issues that cannot be addressed in-house. Work includes extended periods of sitting and standing, bending, and lifting moderately heavy items up to 45 pounds. Applicants may qualify through education, experience, or a combination of both. The position requires or allows the employee to obtain specified training and certifications within stated periods after hire. The salary depends on experience and/or education. The posting describes flexible scheduling for flex employees, though the specific position’s employment schedule is not stated.

Requirements

Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations involving the work area.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic for computing charges, making 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 independently carry out day-to-day recreation operations.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations and/or training.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Six months or more of general experience and six months or more of specialized experience; OR successful completion of two years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in recreation-related courses; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have or obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Must have or obtain and maintain Automated External Defibrillator, Blood-borne Pathogen, and Navy Basic Fitness certifications within 90 days of hire.
Must be C.A.R.E. (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) trained, hold an Emergency First Responder or CPR First Aid certification, and hold a current Food Handler certification, or be able to obtain these trainings or certifications within 90 days.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation, including fingerprint identification and background inquiry forms.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Must complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from Form I-9.
A valid state driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
Must participate in direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959, unless exempt.
Must provide a resume documenting relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; non-government positions must include complete addresses and dates, and government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, dates, and agency address.
Must submit an occupational questionnaire, and the resume must support and validate the answers.
Work requires extended hours of sitting and standing, bending, and lifting moderately heavy items up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to patrons, including greeting them, checking identification, issuing and receiving gear or equipment, and registering 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 cash, and deposit the cashier bag in the drop safe.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and publicizing activities and maintaining related supplies.
Oversee sales of retail items associated with activities.
Evaluate MWR fitness activities using participant responses, resources, and program objectives.
Monitor patrons, volunteers, and contractors during assigned programs and events, and report issues to management.
Assist in selecting fitness, sports, and aquatics activities based on required program categories, available resources, and participant interests and needs.
Monitor participants in indoor and outdoor activities, including intramural sporting events.
Conduct instructional classes in the assigned recreational area and provide basic fitness orientation, identifying and correcting unsafe techniques.
Demonstrate activity procedures and instruct participants in the use of related equipment.
Establish or review event schedules, conduct tours, and prepare gyms, facilities, 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.
Circulate among patrons to assist with basic equipment and gear 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, and perform general janitorial tasks.
Make minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assist with outdoor maintenance.
Report maintenance problems, material deficiencies, unsafe conditions, and discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and a 401(k) savings plan.
Annual and sick leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible schedule based on mission needs and employee availability for flex employees.
Employee Assistance Program available to employees and their family members 24/7/365.
Access to MWR programs and facilities, including golf courses, marinas, gyms and fitness centers, bowling centers, restaurants, pools, and base libraries.
Discounted tickets and travel options and outdoor recreation rentals.
Navy Exchange shopping privileges.
Access to professional development resources.
Medical benefits for flex employees scheduled and working an average of 30 hours per week.