Recreation Programs Specialist

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

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.