Recreation Assistant

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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 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.
  
  

Facility/Equipment Maintenance (includes 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,
  
  

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.
  
  

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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.
  
  

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.
• 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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume
• Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
  
  

NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.