Recreation Assistant (Physical Fitness) NF-02
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Job Location:
Fort Drum, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 19
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This posting may fill positions at Atkins Monti and/or Magrath Physical Fitness Centers.
Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services including child and youth programs and a variety of recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being.
Incentives and BonusesJoin our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services including child and youth programs and a variety of recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being.
- Incentives will NOT be paid.
- Assists in planning marketing and conducting ongoing conditioning programs for facility users.
- Instructs individuals on proper techniques for aerobic and muscular fitness as well as flexibility training.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3.
- This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation.
- A physical examination arranged by the employer is required prior to employment.
- Must be willing to accept intermittent on-call employment.
- Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
- Work schedule will be irregular. The incumbent will be required to work nights weekends holidays and/or unique events.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
- work experience monitoring/executing/managing a basic physical fitness program AND
- currently have (or will have PRIOR to the start of employment) a Fitness or Personal Trainer Certificate.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This is a Standing Register job announcement creating a pool of qualified applicants. Candidates will be referred to hiring officials as positions become available.
- The first consideration period for applications ended on 1/6/2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applications received after this date will only be considered if more vacancies arise.
This job is open to U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who meet these requirements:
- You must live within 100 miles of Fort Drum NY. AND
- If you are a Non-U.S. National you must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory for at least three years in a row right before starting this job.
Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.
Manual Application Option- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00 p.m. EST by Initial Cut-Off date to receive first consideration but no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on 03/31/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are NOT authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday Premium and Night Differential pay have NOT been authorized by the Garrison Commander or the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Flexible positions with no guaranteed hours.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will NOT be paid.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Before you apply take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
- Inside you will find helpful tips insights and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
- Click this URL to view the kit: 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
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
