Job opening: MWR Fitness Recreation Assistant (24/7 Fitness Center)
Salary: $19 per hour
Published at: Mar 14 2024
Employment Type: Intermittent
***THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS ONLY***
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NAWS China Lake. The primary function of the position is to ensure proper usage of the facility, assist in the operation of the recreation activity and provide proper collection and disposition of revenues generated at the assigned facility.
Requirements
- Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- The work requires standing, sitting, walking and lifting 50 pounds or more while performing duties.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certification is required.
- Certification from a nationally recognized agency in the area of exercise science or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Night and weekend availability is required.
Qualifications
1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- 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.
2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
Works under direct supervision of the Fitness and/or Sports, Aquatics Program Managers or Fitness Facility
and Maintenance Manager. Incumbent uses initiative in completing daily/routine assignments and receives
general guidance and supervision. Supervisor provides advice and guidance regarding special problems or
unusual situations.
3. GUIDELINES
Guidelines consist of Navy Fitness, Sports & Aquatics Support program standards, departmental policies,
regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and augmented regulations and procedures issued at
local level. Generally accepted procedures found in the fitness, aquatics or sports industry and adopted by
reputable organizations are also used.
4. COMPLEXITY
Work consists of providing physical fitness information for the physiological needs of each customer and
or command in addition to ensuring operational efficiency in the recreation/aquatics facility during the
incumbent's assigned shift, requiring the completion of multiple tasks simultaneously. The development
and implementation of fitness classes must be unique and proper progression and specificity must be
applied. Incumbent interacts with a wide variety of patrons who seek physical fitness recommendations;
consequently, incumbent must stay up to date on basic information pertaining to the Fitness, Sports, and
Aquatics Departments and should actively promote programs and MWR events.
5. SCOPE AND EFFECT
Work involves performance of specific routine operations that include few tasks or procedures, but which
may have a significant impact on the well-being of patrons and staff. Incumbent is responsible for applying
program policies and procedures to a considerable variety of customary problems, questions and situations
that are typical of the activities, services and operations of a recreation/aquatics program. Duties performed
contribute directly to the military community's readiness, physical fitness, morale, and quality of life.
Incumbent promotes physical fitness and healthful living, which has a positive influence in improving the
morale, physical and mental well-being of all customers.
6. PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are with all levels of active-duty personnel, retired military, family members, Command
Fitness Leaders, recreation co-workers, staff workers, Department of Defense (DoD) officials,
Command officials, security, police, and the civilian community, including vendors, contractors, and
local organizations, DoD civilians, MWR personnel, environmental and health inspectors, maintenance
personnel, and facility patrons.
7. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
The purpose of contacts is to plan, implement, and administer Recreation, Sports and Aquatics Programs;
motivate participants; arrange staff assistance; resolve problems; enforce policies and procedures; provide
customer service; increase participation; and promote quality of life programs.
8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
9. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The recreation activities overall involve everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety
precautions typical of the recreation specialty. There will be periods of time when the employee participates
in a specific activity (e.g. leading physical training, moving equipment, carrying aquatics equipment, etc.)
that will require special safety precautions. Facilities may be subjected to varying conditions (e.g., variable
weather conditions, variable temperatures, humidity, etc.).
10. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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.
Education
N/A
Contacts
- Address NAWS China Lake
Bldg 00021 Blandy Ave
China Lake, CA 93555
US
- Name: Kimberly Huereque
- Phone: 760-939-0759
- Email: [email protected]
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