Recreation Assistant NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Recreation Assistant (Facility Assistant) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run a sports and fitness facility at a military base, where you'll assist customers, set up events, manage equipment, and keep everything clean and ready for use.
It's perfect for someone with hands-on experience in customer service and facility operations who enjoys working in a team to support soldiers and their families.
No advanced degrees are needed, just practical skills from similar roles.
Key Requirements
- At least six months of directly related work experience operating fitness or recreational facilities
- Ability to assist customers and provide information on equipment and facility use
- Skills in setting up facilities for events, athletic activities, and classes
- Experience issuing, receiving, and maintaining fitness equipment and inventory
- Capability to monitor facility cleanliness and readiness
- Familiarity with promoting events through posters, flyers, and marketing materials
Full Job Description
This position is located at Magrath Sports Complex but may fill other vacancies in the Business Recreation Division. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will NOT be paid.
Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum.
We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services and recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: possess at least six (6) months of directly related work experience that includes the demonstrated ability to operate multiple fitness facilities.
(Demonstrated work experience could be tasks such as assisting customers; setting up facilities for events/athletic activities, and issuing/receiving fitness equipment; etc.) PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, ensure that your resume and application materials clearly demonstrate that you meet all qualifications listed in the job announcement and questionnaire.
Major Duties:
- Assists the Facility Manager in daily operations, circulating among patrons to provide information, ensure satisfactory service, and give general instruction on the proper use of equipment and facilities.
- Manages facility readiness by adjusting for program changes, setting up for events and athletic activities, conducting classes, and performing or monitoring facility cleanliness.
- Handles equipment logistics, including issuing and receiving items for authorized users, assisting with property inventory, and monitoring equipment condition to track maintenance, repair, or replacement.
- Contributes to program promotion by assisting with the publicity of events and the marketing of posters, flyers, and other promotional materials.
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