Recreation Assistant (Fitness)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Posted: April 6, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
This job involves maintaining and repairing fitness equipment at a gym on an Air Force base in Florida, including daily inspections, troubleshooting issues, and keeping everything clean and safe for users.
It also includes helping with center operations like managing equipment checkouts and reservations.
A good fit would be someone handy with tools, comfortable with physical work like lifting up to 50 pounds, and able to handle shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays.
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Fitness Center located on Tyndall AFB, FL.
Physical Effort: Exerts moderately heavy physical effort, occasionally lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.
Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.
An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/12/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Experience or knowledge of the design, basic principles and operating characteristics of various fitness and sports related equipment.
Must be familiar with wiring diagrams, specifications and schematics, as well as electrical motors and mechanical parts.
Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules and procedures, and equipment. Solve common math problems and make change.
Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical and be able to work an uncommon tour of duty including nights, weekends and holidays.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Including but not limited to: Performs and or assists other recreation assistants in the operation and maintenance of the Fitness Center.
Establishes periodic maintenance schedule and performs daily inspection of fitness center equipment.
Performs the full repair cycle of locating, trouble shooting, disassembly, repair, testing, reassembly, cleaning and adjustments on various machines as required or directed.
Maintains files and records as required or directed.
Maintains reservations system for sports courts and fields; issues and receives equipment; maintains indoor/outdoor facilities; ensures check-out items are clean and in good repair.
Ensures compliance with hazardous material and universal waste management policies and procedures. Operates point of sale system.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12929737
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