Recreation Assistant (FFR26-0575)

Naval Support Activity Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual/sick leave

Medical/Dental/Insurance package

Annual wage supplement

Job summary

Naval Support Activity Singapore seeks an Administrative Support Specialist for the NAF Fitness, Sports and Deployed Forces Support Branch. You will perform customer service, registration, cash handling, and basic reports to support facility operations.

You will assist in planning and publicizing activities, supervising patrons during events, and maintaining equipment and facilities. A background in fitness programming and office software is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience OR 2 Years of education above high school.
• Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations involving the work area.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Knowledge of basic fitness, aquatics 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 fitness, aquatics and 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.

Responsibilities

• Customer service to patrons including greeting, ID checks, gear issuance/recall, and class/event registration.
• Answering phone and providing facility hours and program information.
• Manage daily activity reports and cash handling.
• Plan, schedule, and publicize activities to attract participants.
• Oversee sale of retail items related to activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of fitness activities from participant feedback and resources.
• Monitor patrons, volunteers, and contractors and report issues.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Microsoft Office

Education

GCE 'O' Level or Higher NITEC in Sport Management / Sport & Recreational Activities

Job description

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander, Navy Region Japan; NSA Singapore

Duties

Administrative Support (includes but not limited to):

• 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 regards 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 anyissues to management.


• Assists in the selection of fitness, sports, and aquatics 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.

Instructional Support (includes but not limited to):

• 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., lap swim, lifeguard training, exercise programs, races, pool parties, sporting events, etc.).


• Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.

Facility/Equipment Maintenance (includes but not limited to):

• 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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain a favorable local background investigation


• Work is performed in a Fitness Center setting requiring safety precautions to avoid muscle strain orother bodily injury. Indoor work area is well lighted and properly ventilated.


• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certification within 30 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification


• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 90 days of hire: Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Blood-borne Pathogen Certification, Navy Basic Fitness Certification


• Work includes extended hours of sitting and standing.


• Must have the ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor, lifting objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years and/or a Child Care National Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specifi c when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possess the following:

• 6 months general experience and 6 months specialized experience OR 2 Years of education above high school


• Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations involving the work area.


• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports.


• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.


• Knowledge of basic fitness, aquatics 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 fitness, aquatics and 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.

Education

When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package.

• GCE 'O' Level or Higher NITEC in Sport Management / Sport & Recreational Activities

Additional information

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.


• Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents


• Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits to include annual/sick leave proportional to a full time employee, a comprehensive medical/dental/insurance package and an annual wage supplement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:

• Customer Service experience.


• Experience with personal computers and basic software (word processing, spreadsheets, emails/internet, etc.)


• Experience in ordering supplies, material requests, marketing requests, and work requests.


• Familiarity with basic concepts of recreational programs and activities.

Required Documents

• Resume


• Proof of Education (such as a high/secondary school diploma/GCE certificate)