Recreation Assistant - Fitness Center

Full Job Description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs!

The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees.

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor.

Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting basic fitness, aquatics and sports activities.

Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.

Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission, the scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests.

Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations related to the assigned work area. Knowledge of cash handling procedures.

Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports. Skill and ability to provide fitness, aquatics and sports training or orientation.

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 in providing excellent customer service obtained through prior experience and training. 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:

Administrative Support: Provides both walk-in and telephone customers information regarding facility hours of operation, upcoming special events and programs.

Checks patron eligibility to ensure authorized use of recreation facilities, resources and equipment.

Uses Point of Sales (POS) to collect fees from customers associated with sales, fees, retail and rental items, and classes.

Assists in planning, scheduling, and publicizing various activities and maintaining related supplies in order to attract and motivate participants.

Oversees the sale of retail items associated with activities.

Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fitness activities from the standpoint of participants' responses, resources, and program objectives.

Monitors patrons, volunteers and contractors at the assigned program/event and reports any issues to management.

Assists in the selection of fitness, sports, and aquatics activities to be offered, both within the required basic program categories and additional ones possible through available resources and desirable in terms of participant's interests and needs.

Instructional Support: Monitors assigned participants in indoor and outdoor activities to include intramural sporting events. Conducts instructional classes in the assigned recreational area.

Performs basic fitness orientation; identifies and corrects unsafe fitness techniques. Demonstrates procedures common to the activities and instructs in the use of related equipment.

Establishes/reviews the schedule of events, conducts tours, sets-up/prepares gymnasiums/facilities/playing fields prior to scheduled start time for events (e.g., lap swim, - lifeguard training, exercise programs, races, pool parties, sporting events, etc.) Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures Facility/Equipment Maintenance: Ensures facility and sporting fields are open and/or closed at the posted time.

Provides support for event set up and break down. Monitors and checks the security of premises.

Monitors activity within the facility, circulating among the patrons to assist with basic use of equipment/gear and to maintain good order and discipline.

Checks sports equipment and resources in and out and completes inspections upon return. Notifies supervisor or program lead if damage or loss has occurred.

Maintains inventory controls for proper accountability of program equipment and resources. Ensures athletic playing surfaces are properly maintained, safe, and ready for play.

Assists in properly cleaning and maintaining equipment/facilities, maintains inventory, performs general janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are in a clean, neat, and orderly state at all times (e.g., sweeping and mopping floors; dusting and cleaning workout areas, mirrors, bathrooms, and locker areas; straightening equipment and accessories, etc.).

Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assists with outdoor maintenance.

Reports maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned.