Recreation Aid (Lifeguard)
Air Force Materiel Command
Posted: January 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
This job involves assisting with daily operations at a Navy fitness and recreation facility, including checking IDs, issuing equipment, handling cash transactions, and maintaining cleanliness to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for authorized users.
A good fit would be someone with customer service experience in a gym or sports setting, who is reliable, good with people, and comfortable with basic administrative tasks like record-keeping and light maintenance.
Incumbent works in the Commander, Navy Region, Southwest (NRSW) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program under the general supervision of the Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Manager).
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. Major Duties:
Checks I.D. cards to ensure only authorized personnel utilize the equipment and facility. Issues membership (facility use) cards to authorized personnel.
Provides general information about the facility. Settles disputes between individuals and groups regarding the use of the facility. Ensures patrons are following established policies and procedures.
Responsible for issuing fitness/gym equipment and towels to patrons. Accepts return of equipment; returns to proper storage or clean and launders as appropriate.
Notifies supervisor of any equipment not returned and/or damaged. Provides assistance for the sale of resale items.
Operates cash register, receives payments and prepares deposits according to established cash handling procedures. Prepares Daily Activity Records (DAR) for all cash transactions.
Inspects area for general condition, safety hazards or for routine maintenance needs and reports findings to supervisor. Inventories equipment and resale items as required.
Maintains appropriate records and reports. Reports any loss or damage to supervisor. Opens or and/or closes the facility according to established procedures.
Performs general housekeeping tasks to insure proper standards of appearance, cleanliness and safety of assigned spaces, including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, cleaning of locker rooms, workout areas, gym floors and doing laundry.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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