RECREATION ASSISTANT (FITNESS / SPORTS / AQUATICS SUPPORT)

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Charles King Fitness Center, Naval Base Guam.

The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.

In order to qualify for this position, 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).

Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e.

official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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. Work includes extended hours of sitting and standing.

Exercise demonstrations and/or prolonged hours may be required.

Must have the ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor, lifting objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance.

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certification within 30 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 90 days of hire: Automated External Defibrillator Certification Blood-borne Pathogen Certification Navy Basic Fitness Certification Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years and/or a Child Care National Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.

Major Duties:

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

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.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.