Recreation Assistant - Fitness

Location: Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor Fitness Center

Pay Grade: NF-0189-02

This position assists in the gym operation and acts as a counter checkout person who issues uniforms and recreation gym equipment. Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants,Navy Exchange and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events. Sign on bonus of $500 after 90 days of consecutive employment. 

Brief Description of Duties: Position is a combination of counter checkout service and recreation duties requiring specific knowledge of sports equipment and facilities. Incumbent issues recreation equipment, uniforms, athletic equipment to authorized patrons ensuring that check-out slips are executed on all issued equipment. Incumbent also receives recreation equipment, uniforms and athletic equipment from patrons after use and return to proper storage. Incumbent verifies authorized patrons, ensuring each patron correctly checks in. May collect fees and issue receipts for use of the fitness center/gym and programs by authorized patrons. Follows established policies and procedures for collecting fees and utilizing the point of sale system. Maintain information files, including records and receipts. Incumbent operates washer/dryer to keep uniforms, towels, soft goods etc. clean and dry for issue. Incumbent assists with conducting events sponsored by the Fitness Center/Gym. Puts up nets, prepare courts, and inspect equipment for safety, returning to proper place if moved. Conducts regular indoor and outdoor facility checks to ensure good order and safety/cleanliness of buildings, grounds and equipment.Must be responsible individual with pleasant and courteous demeanor who can communicate effectively with the public.Performs other related duties as necessary to meet mission requirements.

Qualification Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Ability to work independently.Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities. Knowledge of goals, principles and techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities. Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests. Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities. Individual must be responsible with a pleasant, courteous attitude who can communicate effectively with the public. A neat and clean appearance required. Will need to collect and accurately record cash transactions, and operate a cash register.

Conditions of Employment: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be a responsible individual with a pleasant, courteous attitude who can communicate effectively with public. Must be familiar with the general use of the materials and equipment related to the respective type activity. Must be capable of collecting and accurately recording cash transactions, and operating a cash register. Must be capable of learning/passing CPR, First Aid and AED training within 90 days of appointment to the position. Must be able to lift and have the physical stamina for various types of lifting, pushing and bending. This position is subject to security backgroundcheck in accordance with federal regulations. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirementpursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated againstCOVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

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How to Apply: Interested applicants may apply online via USAJobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/698312100

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