Recreation Aide (Fitness)

Quick Facts

• Role: Recreation Aide (Fitness)

• Focus: Athletics & Fitness facilities and programs (MWR)

Description

Provide support for authorized patrons by delivering recreation and fitness services, facility information, and customer assistance while maintaining safety and security procedures. Assist with program operations including POS transactions with cash handling, inventory and equipment inspection, restocking, and basic custodial and event set-up/break-down duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information and support for recreation and fitness programs

• Explain facility operations and adherence to regulations

• Ensure compliance with safety and security procedures

• Maintain routine reports and perform clerical, custodial, and/or basic maintenance duties as needed

• Support program delivery: inventory control, equipment inspection, restocking

• Operate POS and cash register systems; process payments and make change for rentals/loans/resale/program registrations

• Greet patrons, answer phones, take messages, handle requests, and refer customers

• Follow NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements

• Set up and break down recreation events

• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Meet Federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation (fingerprints and forms)

• Pass E-verify and resolve any discrepancies

• Complete the PIV process (two IDs for Form I-9)

• Have a valid state driver’s license to operate motor vehicles

• Use Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males (or exempt)

• Ability to stand for periods; bending/stooping; lift up to 50 pounds

• Maintain C.A.R.E training plus EFR or CPR First Aid certification and current Food Handler certification; obtain within 90 days if needed

• Work at multiple community recreation facilities with indoor and outdoor environments

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of the MWR department to answer questions and/or refer customers

• Keyboarding skills; ability to operate POS systems and desktop computers

• Ability to perform basic computer operations

• Ability to read and comprehend rules, regulations, SOPs, checklists, and guides

• Ability to perform basic custodial tasks

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations

• Ability to identify customer needs and resolve routine customer issues

• Effective oral and written communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.)

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service

• Work-life balance and quality of work life

• Flexible schedule based on mission needs and availability (flex roles)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for employees and family

• Access to MWR programs and facilities (e.g., gyms/fitness centers, pools, libraries, and more)

• Discounted tickets and travel options and outdoor recreation rentals

• Navy Exchange shopping privileges

• Professional development resources

• If scheduled and working on average 30 hours/week: medical benefits eligibility