Recreation Programs Specialist

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Recreation Assistant to assist in maintaining fitness/sports facilities at JEB Little Creek, VA. You will support customer service, program planning, and safety while helping run aquatic and fitness activities.

Responsibilities include instructional support, inventory, and event setup, with emphasis on enforcing regulations and delivering training as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change, 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.
• Ability to competently and independently carry out day to day recreation operations.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patrons using the facility, including greeting, ID checks, gear issuance, and registration.
• Answers phones and provides information on hours, events and programs.
• Maintains daily activity reports, handles cash, and ensures secure cash handling.
• Assists in planning, scheduling and publicizing activities and maintains related supplies.
• Oversees retail sales and evaluates fitness programs from participant feedback.
• Monitors patrons, volunteers and contractors and reports issues to management.
• Assists in selecting fitness, sports and aquatics activities based on resources and participant needs.
• Instructs and guides participants in activities and safety protocols.

Skills

MWR policies

Arithmetic proficiency

Cash handling

Fitness, aquatics principles

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Recreation operations

Training delivery

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Recreation Assistant to assist in maintaining fitness/sports facilities at JEB Little Creek, VA. You will support customer service, program planning, and safety while helping run aquatic and fitness activities.

Responsibilities include instructional support, inventory, and event setup, with emphasis on enforcing regulations and delivering training as needed.