Recreation Assistant Fitness​/Sports​/Aquatics

RECREATION ASSISTANT FITNESS/SPORTS/AQUATICS SUPPORT

Join to apply for the RECREATION ASSISTANT FITNESS/SPORTS/AQUATICS SUPPORT role at NAVY REGION MID-ATLANTIC FLEET AND FAMILY READINESS (FFR).

This position is located in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet & Family Readiness Program, Fleet Readiness Department in the Fitness/Sports. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of support duties to operate fitness, sports, or aquatic facilities as needed.

Administrative Support (includes but not limited to): Provides customer service to patrons using the facility, greeting customers; checking identification cards to ensure only authorized users are entering; issuing and receiving gear/equipment; and registering patrons for facility use, events, and/or classes. Answers telephone and provides information regarding facility hours of operation, upcoming special events and programs. Completes the Daily Activity Reports, handles cash where fees apply, verifies the amount of money collected and drops the cashier bag in the drop safe.

Assists in planning, scheduling, and publicizing various activities and maintains related supplies to attract and motivate participants. Oversees the sale of retail items associated with activities. Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing MWR fitness activities from the standpoint of participants' responses, resources, and program objectives. Monitors patrons, volunteers and contractors at the assigned program/event and reports any issues to management. Assists in the selection of fitness, sports, and aquatics activities to be offered, both within the required basic program categories and additional ones possible through available resources and desirable in terms of participant interests and needs.

Instructional Support (includes but not limited to): Monitors assigned participants in indoor and outdoor activities to include intramural sporting events. Conducts instructional classes in the assigned recreational area. Performs basic fitness orientation; identifies and corrects unsafe fitness techniques. Demonstrates procedures common to the activities and instructs in the use of related equipment. Establishes/reviews the schedule of events, conducts tours, sets up/prepares gymnasiums/facilities/playing fields prior to scheduled start time for events (such as lap swim, lifeguard training, exercise programs, races, pool parties, sporting events, etc.).

Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.

Facility/Equipment Maintenance (includes but not limited to): Ensures facility and sporting fields are open and/or closed at the posted time. Monitors and checks the security of premises. Monitors activity within the facility, circulating among patrons to assist with basic use of equipment/gear and to maintain good order and discipline. Ensures athletic playing surfaces are properly maintained, safe, and ready for play.

Assists in cleaning and maintaining equipment/facilities, maintaining inventory, performs general janitorial services to keep interior spaces clean, neat, and orderly (e.g., sweeping and mopping floors; dusting and cleaning workout areas, mirrors, bathrooms, and locker rooms; straightening equipment and accessories, etc.). Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assists with outdoor maintenance. Reports maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certificates within 90 days of hire:
  Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Blood-borne Pathogen Certification, and Navy Basic Fitness Certification.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• 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 (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…