Recreation Assistant (Fitness)

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fitness Center Membership

Onsite Childcare Options

Advanced Training and Certifications

Job summary

Navy Region Great Lakes is seeking staff to support administrative and operational duties within MWR fitness, sports, and aquatics programs at NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, IL. The role focuses on ensuring proper facility usage and assisting in running recreation activities.

Responsibilities include patron services, registration, event planning, and cash handling, with opportunities to contribute to program development and trainings. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Knowledge of basic fitness, aquatics and sports principles.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to facility patrons, including greeting, ID checks, gear issuance, and facility registration.
• Answer phones and provide information on hours, events, and programs.
• Complete Daily Activity Reports, handle cash, and drop cashier bag in drop safes.
• Plan, schedule, and publicize activities and maintain related supplies.
• Oversee sale of retail items and evaluate fitness activity effectiveness.
• Monitor patrons, volunteers, and contractors and report issues to management.
• Assist in selecting fitness, sports, and aquatics activities to offer.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

MS Office

Communication

Presentations/Training

Fitness programming

Job description

Summary

Position is assigned to the NAF Fitness/Sports/Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES IN GREAT LAKES, IL. Incumbent serves in assistant/support capacity and may perform all of the following duties within either of the following sections of the Fitness/ Sports/Fitness Support/Sports Support or Aquatics Support. Primary function of position is to ensure proper usage of the facility and assist in the operation of the recreation activity.

Duties

Help

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 any issues 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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance.
• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years and/or a Child Care National Agency Check with Inquiries when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

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.

A qualified candidate must possess:

• 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

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

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.

MWR - A GREAT place to work with GREAT work perks:

Competitive Pay

• Free Trainings, Certifications and Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible Hours
• Advancement Opportunities
• Eligible for Overtime
• Free Fitness Center Membership
• Onsite Childcare Options (with reduced rates)
• Tax Free Shopping at the Navy Exchange
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (complimentary access to health, financial, social, & legal services)
• Access to American Forces Travel (discounted leisure travel, entertainment, concert & attraction tickets)
• Access to On Base Entertainment and Events
• Access to Recreation Centers (reduced rates for movies, bowling, party/picnic gear rental, golf) and more!

Additionally, MWR leadership values its employees and provides multiple ways for employees to move upward in your career! Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.