Recreation Assistant (Fitness/Sports/Aquatics)

Job Overview

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; CNIC.

The primary function of the position is to ensure proper usage of the facility, assist in the operation of the recreation activity and provide proper collection and disposition of revenues generated at the assigned facility.

Job Description

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, 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; CNIC.
• · Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• 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 regards to facility hours of operation, 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 participant's 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 swim, lifeguard training, exercise programs, races, pool parties, sporting events, etc.).· Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.

Required Skills and 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, sports and aquatics programming.
• · Skill and ability to provide fitness, aquatics and sports training or orientation.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as On-site with location information shown as Colts Neck, New Jersey. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

Commander, Navy Installations Command is the organization connected with this listing. USA Jobs Today displays this opportunity for job discovery only, so applicants should verify company details, application instructions, and eligibility on the official employer website.