Recreation Assistant (Fitness)

U.S. Department of the Navy; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Department of the Navy as a recreation manager, responsible for overseeing facility operations and ensuring effective recreation activities. You'll engage in training and support for fitness, aquatics, and sports programs, while maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards. This role requires knowledge of MWR policies, cash handling, and fitness instruction, making it ideal for candidates with a passion for community engagement and sports.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MWR policies and regulations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for cash transactions.
• Skill in providing fitness and sports training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper usage and operation of recreational facilities.
• Assist in the collection and management of revenues.
• Provide training and orientation in fitness and aquatics.

Skills

Microsoft Office Programs

Cash handling procedures

Fitness training

Aquatics programming

Effective communication

Job description

The primary function of the position is to ensure proper usage of the facility, assist in the operation of the recreation activity and provide proper collection and disposition of revenues generated at the assigned facility.
Duties

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain certifications for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Blood-borne Pathogen Certification, and Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.

Qualifications

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.