Recreation Assistant - Fitness Center

U.S. Department of the Navy; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Department of the Navy in supporting Service Members' quality of life! This role involves managing recreation equipment and customer service in a dynamic fitness environment, ensuring safety and organization while assisting patrons. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and adaptability to various working conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and cash handling is preferred.
• Must be responsible, courteous, and able to communicate effectively with the public.
• Completion of CPR, First Aid, and AED training within 90 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Issue and receive recreation equipment and uniforms.
• Collect fees and maintain bookkeeping records.
• Assist in conducting events and ensure facility safety.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Physical Fitness

Job description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging, and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military, and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

Duties

1. Issue recreation equipment, uniforms, and athletic gear to authorized patrons, ensuring checkout slips are completed for all issued items.
2. Receive recreation equipment, uniforms, and athletic gear from patrons after use and return items to proper storage.
3. Verify patron authorization and ensure correct check-in procedures.
4. Collect fees and issue receipts for facility use, following established policies and procedures, including point of sale system operations.
5. Maintain records, files, receipts, and perform basic bookkeeping.
6. Operate washers and dryers to clean uniforms, towels, and soft goods for issue.
7. Assist in conducting events at the fitness center/gym, including setting up nets, preparing courts, and inspecting equipment for safety.
8. Answer phones and provide information about the facilities, including playing fields, racquetball courts, volleyball courts, basketball, softball, etc.
9. Conduct routine walk-throughs to check for security, fire, and safety issues.
10. Assist with maintenance of equipment as needed.
11. Ensure the facilities are properly utilized and safeguarded from misuse, perform general housekeeping, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
12. Assist in preparing the facility for use and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a National Agency Background Check (NACI) is required.
• Availability to work during special events, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, walk, push, reach, climb, and lift objects up to 45 pounds unassisted.
• Completion of CPR, First Aid, and AED training within 90 days of appointment, paid for by the command.

Qualifications

Must be responsible, courteous, and able to communicate effectively with the public. A neat appearance is required. Ability to quickly learn the rules and practices of equipment use. Experience in customer service and cash handling is preferred.