Recreation Assistant

Position Overview

Position is assigned to the NAF Fitness/Sports/Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, VA. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of support duties to operate fitness, sports, or aquatic facilities as needed. This position is located at the Fitness and Sports facility, Naval Station Norfolk.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Fitness Director to plan, arrange and execute activities for military, civilians and family members in the facilities assigned.
• Explain and assist patrons in the use of facilities, ensuring safe and proper handling of facilities and sports equipment.
• Ensure officials for sporting events are scheduled and available on time.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities prior to, during, and after use.
• Assist in the opening and closing of facilities, ensuring building security before closing at the end of the day.
• Review scheduled events to ensure facilities are prepared prior to scheduled start times.
• Check ID cards to ensure that only authorized patrons are utilizing facilities assigned.
• Answer telephone and personal questions, providing excellent customer service.
• Circulate among patrons to assist in basic use of equipment and maintain good order and discipline at all times.
• Perform janitorial services to keep interior spaces clean, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning workout rooms, mirrors, bathrooms, and locker areas.
• Account for individual and unit issue of sports equipment by proper issue and turn‑in procedures.
• Maintain and update reservation schedules for facilities and sports fields to prevent schedule conflicts.
• Prepare and update records/tables on ongoing intramural sports activities.
• Prepare, distribute, and post publicity announcements of sports events and programs.
• Inventory sports equipment and follow up on discrepancies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check; any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.
• Must possess and maintain a current driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of work experience involving the general public and general knowledge of recreational fitness, sports, or aquatic programs.
• Skill in operation of equipment to line fields or set up for intramural sporting events.
• Ability to exercise control over a large group of people to ensure good order and discipline as necessary.
• Strong customer service skills.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional Information

• Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
• Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs; all Federal employees must remain drug‑free throughout their employment.
• Selection may be tentative pending the completion of special requirements such as proof of education, medical screening, drug testing, and satisfactory employment reference checks.
• Employment is subject to a successful National Agency Background Check.
• Occupants must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and dedicated to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.