Recreation Assistant (Sports)

Quick Facts

• Role: Recreation Assistant (Sports)

• Focus: Sports/fitness facility operations and recreation activity support

Description

Support the Sports Program by ensuring proper facility use and assisting in the operation of recreation activities. Provide customer service, deliver instructional fitness/sports activities, monitor participants and events for safety, and help maintain facilities and sporting equipment. You will also complete program administration tasks such as registrations, daily activity reports, and cash handling where fees apply.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons, verify IDs, issue/receive gear and equipment, and register patrons for facility use, events, and classes

• Answer phones with facility hours and information on events/programs

• Complete Daily Activity Reports; handle cash where applicable; verify collected amounts and secure cash drops

• Plan, schedule, and publicize activities; maintain related supplies

• Oversee sale of retail items tied to activities

• Evaluate effectiveness of MWR fitness activities based on participant responses and program objectives

• Monitor patrons, volunteers, and contractors during assigned events and report issues to management

• Assist with selection of fitness/sports activities within program categories and based on participant needs

• Instructional support: monitor indoor/outdoor participants, conduct instructional classes, provide fitness orientation, demonstrate equipment procedures, and establish/review event schedules and facility setup

• Ensure adherence to regulations and safety procedures

• Facility/equipment maintenance: open/close facilities and fields on time, monitor premises security, circulate to assist with equipment use and maintain order

• Ensure playing surfaces are safe and properly maintained; assist with cleaning, inventory, general janitorial work, and minor repairs; report maintenance/safety issues that can’t be handled in-house

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability and successful background investigation (fingerprinting and background inquiry forms)

• Pass E-Verify employment verification and resolve discrepancies

• Complete PIV process with two forms of identification (Form I-9)

• Valid State driver’s license

• Salary via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

• Selective Service registration (for applicable males)

• Obtain/maintain: Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen Certification, and Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire

• Ability to lift/carry up to 45 lbs unassisted and heavier weight with assistance

• 6 months+ general experience and 6 months+ specialized experience in organizing/administering recreation activities (or 2 years of qualifying recreation-related study with transcripts)

• Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations

• Knowledge of basic fitness and sports principles

• Knowledge of safe equipment use and basic maintenance/repair

• Skill using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, life insurance, retirement and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement

• Stable Federal civilian service

• Work-life balance emphasis; access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation programs and discounts

• Regular part-time position with immediate enrollment (no waiting period): annual leave, sick leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, NAF retirement plan, 401(k) match up to 3%, basic life insurance, and FSA