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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Recreation Assistant (Sports Program)

Mayport, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.50/hr - $20/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Recreation Assistant for the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch at Naval Station Mayport. The primary function of this role is to ensure proper usage of the facility, assist in the operation of recreation activities, and provide customer service to patrons.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 regard 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, 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

Monitors assigned participants in indoor and outdoor activities to include intramural sporting events

Conducts instructional classes in the assigned recreational area

Performs basic fitness orientation; identifies and corrects unsafe fitness techniques

Demonstrates procedures common to the activities and instructs in the use of related equipment

Establishes/reviews the schedule of events, conducts tours, sets-up/prepares gymnasiums/facilities/playing fields prior to scheduled start time for events (e.g., sporting events)

Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures

Ensures facility and sporting fields are open and/or closed at the posted time

Monitors and checks the security of premises

Monitors activity within the facility, circulating among the patrons to assist with basic use of equipment/gear and to maintain good order and discipline

Ensures athletic playing surfaces are properly maintained, safe, and ready for play

Assists in properly cleaning and maintaining equipment/facilities, maintains inventory, performs general janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are in a clean, neat, and orderly state at all times (e.g., sweeping and mopping floors; dusting and cleaning workout areas, mirrors, bathrooms, and locker areas; straightening equipment and accessories, etc.)

Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assists with outdoor maintenance

Reports maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor

Qualification

Recreation managementCustomer serviceFitness trainingMicrosoft OfficeCPRFirst AidCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Completion of two (2) years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, sports, etc.)

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation

Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check

You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9

May be required to pass pre-employment examinations

A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles

Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications: Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen Certification, Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire

Must be willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 45 pounds unassisted and heavier weight with assistance

Must be willing to work irregular hours, to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises

Six (6) months or more of general experience AND six (6) months or more of specialized experience

Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations involving the work area

Knowledge of basic fitness, 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 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

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.)

Stability of Federal Civilian Service

People with passion for doing work that matters

Quality of Work Life Balance