Recreation Assistant (Fitness)
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21 hours ago
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Job Summary
Summary
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness Sports and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander Navy Region Japan Singapore Area Coordinator (SAC) Singapore. 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.
- 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 participants interests and needs.
- 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.
- 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 bathrooms 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.
Conditions of employment
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Automated External Defibrillator Certification -Blood-borne Pathogen Certification -Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI) upon hiring and/or a Child Care National Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.
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 possess the following:
- 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience OR
- 2 years of education above High School
- 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
Education
- When education is a basic requirement for the position or when substituting education for experience applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts college transcript or a list of courses which includes grades earned completion dates and quarter and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package.
- Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
- Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
- All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
- To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience a college transcript is required.
- All transcripts MUST show students name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution degree type awarded/conferred date and the field of study.
- *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
- Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
- For additional information please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at and information
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
- Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
NAF Flexible (FLEX) employees are not eligible for benefits or leave accrual.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Swimming
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Publisher
- Dementia Care
- Recreational Therapy
- Alzheimers Care
- Cash Handling
- Music Therapy
- Experience with Children
- Supervising Experience
