recreation assistant (fitness)

Primary function

The incumbent serves in an 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. The primary function of the position is to ensure proper usage of the facility and assist in the operation of the recreation activity.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (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.
• 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.

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.

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 are required to remain drug free throughout their employment.