Recreation Assistant

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Bangor, WA

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant supports the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), serving the military community, including service members, families, retirees, and civilian employees. The position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. The role provides customer and administrative support for recreation programs, helps plan and publicize activities, processes customer transactions, and supports instruction and safe participation in fitness, aquatics, and sports activities. It also supports facility and equipment operations, event preparation, inventory control, cleaning, and maintenance.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Pass all applicable records and background checks.
Have or obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification and Automated External Defibrillator Certification within 30 days of hire.
Have or obtain and maintain Blood-borne Pathogen Training and Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire.
Know the goals, principles, techniques, and procedures used to organize, plan, and conduct basic fitness, aquatics, and sports activities.
Know safe fitness-equipment use and operation, facility operations, and basic fitness-equipment maintenance and repair.
Know the Navy MWR mission, the scope of Community Recreation activities, and their suitability for individuals and groups of different ages and interests.
Know MWR policies, rules, and regulations related to the assigned work area.
Know cash-handling procedures and basic arithmetic for computing charges, making change, and preparing reports.
Be able to provide fitness, aquatics, and sports training or orientation.
Have skill using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other programs related to fitness, sports, and aquatics programming.
Have customer-service skills acquired through prior experience and training.
Be able to independently carry out day-to-day recreation operations.
Be able to develop and deliver presentations and/or training.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provide walk-in and telephone customers with information about facility hours, events, and programs.
Check patron eligibility for use of recreation facilities, resources, and equipment.
Use point-of-sale systems to collect fees for sales, retail and rental items, and classes.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and publicizing activities and maintaining related supplies.
Oversee sales of retail items associated with activities.
Evaluate ongoing MWR fitness activities based on participant responses, resources, and program objectives.
Monitor patrons, volunteers, and contractors at assigned 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 in indoor and outdoor activities, including intramural sporting events.
Conduct instructional classes in the assigned recreational area.
Provide basic fitness orientations and 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 fields for scheduled activities.
Ensure compliance with regulations and safety procedures.
Open and close facilities and sports fields at posted times.
Support event setup and breakdown and monitor premises security.
Circulate among patrons to assist with basic equipment use and maintain order and discipline.
Check sports equipment and resources in and out, inspect returned items, and report damage or loss.
Maintain inventory controls for program equipment and resources.
Ensure athletic playing surfaces are maintained, safe, and ready for use.
Clean and maintain equipment and facilities, perform general janitorial services, 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.