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Posted: March 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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RECREATION ASSISTANT (FITNESS)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting fitness, sports, and aquatics programs at a naval base in Illinois, including helping patrons use the facilities, handling customer service, managing equipment, and assisting with events and classes.

A good fit would be someone with experience in recreation or fitness settings who enjoys working with people, has basic administrative skills, and can handle daily operations independently.

It's ideal for those who are organized, communicative, and passionate about promoting healthy activities for military personnel and families.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations for recreation areas
  • Proficiency in basic arithmetic, cash handling, and preparing reports
  • Understanding of fitness, aquatics, and sports principles
  • Skill in operating and maintaining fitness equipment safely
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs for programming and administration
  • Ability to provide training, orientations, and presentations on fitness/sports/aquatics
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for customer service and operations

Full Job Description

Position is assigned to the NAF Fitness/Sports/Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES IN GREAT LAKES, IL.

Incumbent serves in assistant/support capacity and may perform all of the following duties within either of the following sections of the Fitness/ Sports/Fitness Support/Sports Support or Aquatics Support.

Primary function of position is to ensure proper usage of the facility and assist in the operation of the recreation activity.

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:

Administrative Support (includes but not limited to): Provides customer service to patrons using the facility, to include: greeting customers; checking identification cards to ensure only authorized users are entering facility; issuing and receiving gear/equipment; and registering patrons for facility use, events, and/or classes.

Answers telephone, providing information in regards to facility hours of operation, upcoming special events and programs, etc.

Completes the Daily Activity Reports, handling cash where fees apply, verifying the amount of money collected and dropping the cashier bag in the drop safe.

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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12904510