Recreation Assistant (Fitness)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Milton, FL

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) NAS Whiting Field Fitness Center. The Recreation Assistant provides support for fitness, sports, or aquatics activities, ensuring proper facility use, assisting with recreation operations, and collecting and accounting for revenues generated at the assigned facility. The role includes customer service and administrative support, instructional assistance, and facility and equipment upkeep. The incumbent may register patrons, provide activity information, handle cash and reports, support recreation programming, monitor participants and facility use, conduct classes and orientations, maintain safe conditions, and clean and maintain equipment and facilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations relevant to 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 operation, facility operations, and basic 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 training effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Valid state driver's license required to operate motor vehicles.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification and complete the required Personal Identity Verification process with two forms of I-9 identification.
May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
Must participate in direct deposit; a Social Security card is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

Greet patrons, check identification, issue and receive equipment, and register patrons for facility use, events, and classes.
Answer telephone inquiries about facility hours, special events, programs, and related information.
Complete Daily Activity Reports, handle fees and cash, verify collections, and deposit cashier bags in the drop safe.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and publicizing activities and maintaining related supplies.
Oversee sales of retail items associated with activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of MWR fitness activities based on participant feedback, available resources, and program objectives.
Monitor patrons, volunteers, and contractors at programs and events and report issues to management.
Assist in selecting fitness, sports, and aquatics activities based on program categories, 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 and playing areas for scheduled activities.
Ensure compliance with regulations and safety procedures.
Open and close facilities and playing fields at posted times and monitor premises security.
Circulate among patrons to assist with basic equipment use and maintain 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 duties.
Make minor repairs when appropriate and assist with outdoor maintenance.
Report maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.