Recreation Assistant Fitness/ Aquatic Support

About the role

The incumbent serves in an assistant/support capacity and may perform duties within either the Fitness/Sports or Aquatics Support sections. The primary function is to ensure proper usage of the facility and assist in the operation of the recreation activity.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patrons using the facility, including greeting customers, checking identification cards, issuing and receiving gear/equipment, and registering patrons for facility use, events, and/or classes.
• Answers telephone, providing information regarding 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.
• Affords assistance in planning, scheduling, and publicizing various activities and maintaining related supplies to attract and motivate participants.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fitness activities from the standpoint of participants' responses, resources, and program objectives.
• Maintains oversight of the sale of retail items associated with activities.
• Monitors patrons, volunteers, and contractors at the assigned program/event and reports any issues to management.
• Affords assistance 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.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain current driver's license, as use of a government vehicle may be required to and from sporting events/fields.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 30 days of hire:
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification
• Automated External Defibrillator Certification
• Blood-borne Pathogen Certification
• Navy Basic Fitness Certification

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

No benefits are provided.

Pay

$17.25 - $17.25 per hour

Schedule

Intermittent - 0-40 hours w/no benefits