Recreation Assistant

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)

Mayport (FL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) at Naval Station Mayport is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support the Sports Program and CNIC recreation activities. You will help ensure proper facility use, assist in operation of recreation activities, and contribute to program planning, scheduling, and event promotion.

The role requires knowledge of MWR policies, basic fitness principles, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

General and specialized experience in planning and administering recreation activities such as calendars, attendance, and schedules.
Knowledge of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) policies and regulations.
Knowledge of basic fitness, sports principles and safe use of equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to deliver presentations or trainings.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to patrons including greeting, ID checks, gear issuance, and facility registration.
Answer phones and provide information on hours, events, and programs.
Prepare Daily Activity Reports and handle cash collections.
Assist in planning and publicizing activities; maintain supplies and facilities.
Oversee sale of retail items and monitor program-related operations.
Evaluate ongoing fitness activities from participant feedback and objectives.
Monitor volunteers/contractors and report issues to management.
Assist in selecting fitness and sports activities based on resources and participant needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Basic fitness knowledge

Sports knowledge

Education

Two years recreation-related study

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); Naval Station Mayport. Incumbent serves in an assistant or support capacity and may perform any or all of the following duties within the Sports Program department. The primary function of the position is to ensure proper usage of the facility, assist in the operation of the recreation activity.

Summary

Duties

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In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

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 regard 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 any issues to management.
Assists in the selection of fitness, sports, 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., sporting events).
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 meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications: Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen Certification, Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire.
Must be willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance. Exercise demonstrations and/or prolonged hours may be required.

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 specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

Six (6) months or more of general experience AND six (6) months or more of specialized experience. General experience is any type of work that demonstrates an ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provides a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience includes performing aid or assistance in the organization and administration of recreation activities, such as preparing calendars, maintaining attendance records, and providing information concerning schedules and activities.
Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations involving the work area.
Knowledge of basic fitness, 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 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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Key Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Social Security Card is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE:

Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

If qualifying using education instead of experience, you must provide an official transcript for the below positive education requirement: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.).

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form. Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Help

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support.

Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more!

Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals!

Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!

Access to professional development resources!

If you are scheduled and work on average 30 hours/week and meet the required hours within a year, you can become eligible for medical benefits.

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