Recreation Programs & Facility Assistant

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking an assistant to support administrative, instructional, and maintenance tasks within the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces programs at CNIC Naval Support Activity Portsmouth, VA. The role focuses on providing customer service, coordinating events, and ensuring safe, well-maintained facilities.

The successful candidate will assist in schedules, trainings, and gym operations, delivering basic instruction, maintaining equipment,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations related to the work area.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and prepare reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Foundational knowledge of fitness, aquatics and sports principles.
• Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patrons entering the facility, including greeting and verifying IDs.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and publicizing activities and events.
• Maintains facility cleanliness and equipment, and reports maintenance issues.
• Instructs and monitors participants in activities, including fitness classes and intramurals.
• Performs basic administrative duties and supports daily recreation operations.

Skills

MWR policies knowledge

Cash handling

MS Office

Fitness, aquatics basics

Equipment safety

Communication skills

Training delivery

Operations management

Public speaking

Job description

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking an assistant to support administrative, instructional, and maintenance tasks within the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces programs at CNIC Naval Support Activity Portsmouth, VA. The role focuses on providing customer service, coordinating events, and ensuring safe, well-maintained facilities.

The successful candidate will assist in schedules, trainings, and gym operations, delivering basic instruction, maintaining equipment,