Recreation Assistant Fitness Sports Aquatics Support

Summary

Position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated fund (NAF) Fitness Sports and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC); All Installations in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This position is located at Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg PA.

Duties

Administrative Support (includes but not limited to):

• Provides customer service to patrons using the facility to include: greeting customers; checking identification cards to ensure only authorized users are entering facility; issuing and receiving gear/equipment; and registering patrons for facility use events and/or classes.
• Answers telephone providing information in regard to facility hours of operations upcoming special events and programs etc.
• Completes the Daily Activity Reports handling cash where fees apply verifying the amount of money collected and dropping the cashier bag in the drop safe.
• Assists in planning scheduling and publicizing various activities and maintaining related supplies in order to attract and motivate participants.
• Oversees the sale of retail items associated with activities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing Morale Welfare and Recreation (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 participants 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 (e.g. lap swing lifeguard training exercise program races pool parties sporting events etc.).
• Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.

Facility/Equipment Maintenance (include 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 the 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 properly cleaning and maintaining equipment/facilities maintains inventory performs general janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are in a clean neat and orderly state at all times (e.g. sweeping and mopping floors; dusting and cleaning workout areas mirrors bathroom and locker areas; 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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 the following certification within 30 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 90 days of hire: Automated External Defibrillator Certification Blood-borne Pathogen Certification and Navy Basic Fitness Certification
• Must have the ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor lifting objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance.
• Work includes extended hours of sitting and standing
• Starting May 7 2025 non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

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 must possess:

• 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 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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education participate in medical screening drug testing etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Junior IC