Fitness Assistant

In order to qualify for this position resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position therefore applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

This is a flexible position 0-40 hours per week with no benefits.

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 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.

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State drivers license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must have the ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor lifting objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance.
• Must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of the hiring base. This information will be based on the address listed on your resume and USAJOBS. Or military spouses as applicable to the law.
• Must be able to work a Flexible work schedule. This schedule describes work performed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty; hours are from 0-40 hours per week.

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.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan series grade to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess 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 (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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7 2025 The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at Although a Self-Check is not mandatory it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.