Recreation Programs & Facility Assistant

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness is seeking a versatile administrative support assistant in Portsmouth, VA to help manage fitness, sports and deployed forces programs. You will greet patrons, issue gear, process registrations, handle cash, and assist in event planning to engage community members.

The role involves instructional support, facility maintenance, safety oversight, and collaboration with staff to maintain program quality and participant satisfaction.

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

• Provides customer service to patrons using the facility, including greeting and ID checks.
• Registers patrons for facility use, events, and classes; handles cash and reports daily activity.
• Assists in planning, scheduling and publicizing activities; maintains supplies and equipment.
• Monitors safety, oversees program/event staff and reports issues to management.
• Evaluates fitness activities and assists in selecting programs to meet participant needs.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

MS Office

Communication

Fitness knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness is seeking a versatile administrative support assistant in Portsmouth, VA to help manage fitness, sports and deployed forces programs. You will greet patrons, issue gear, process registrations, handle cash, and assist in event planning to engage community members.

The role involves instructional support, facility maintenance, safety oversight, and collaboration with staff to maintain program quality and participant satisfaction.