Recreation Assistant(Fitness/Aquatic Support)

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness at Sports Zone Fitness Center in Yorktown, VA, is seeking a Recreation Assistant to help ensure proper facility usage and assist in operating the fitness and sports programs.

The role supports administrative and instructional duties, maintains equipment and safety, and delivers introductory trainings. The incumbent works under CNIC guidance to support Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities for patrons and families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Provides customer service, greets patrons, checks IDs, issues/receives gear, registers patrons for use, events, and classes; answers phones; publishes hours and events; handles daily activity reports and cash handling; assists in planning, scheduling, and publicity; oversees sales of related items; evaluates program effectiveness; monitors participants and contractors; assists in selecting activities.
• Instructional Support: Monitors participants in activities; conducts instructional classes; provides basic fitness orientation; demonstrates procedures; schedules events; prepares gym facilities; ensures adherence to safety procedures.
• Facility/Equipment Maintenance: Ensures facility and fields are open/closed as posted; monitors security; assists patrons with equipment use; maintains cleanliness and order; performs minor repairs; reports issues.

Skills

MWR policies

Arithmetic

Cash handling

Fitness basics

Equipment safety

Microsoft Office

Training ability

Operations management

Public speaking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary

Position is assigned to the NAF Fitness/Sports/Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at Sports Zone Fitness Center in Yorktown, Virginia. 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

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 regarding 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 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.

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 always (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

• 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 possess and maintain current driver's license, as use of a government vehicle may be required to and from sporting events/fields.
• 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.