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Recreation Assistant (Fitness)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 40 days ago
On-site Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL $16.8/hr Apply by Aug 16, 2026 Recreation Aid And Assistant ENFPESFJESFPISFP
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This position is located at Fitness, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL. The purpose of this 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. May also include participation at a variety of MWR special events and activities.
What You'll Do
- →In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
- →Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
- →MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: 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 regards 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, 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.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓** Applicants can qualify based on education OR experience OR a combination of both.
- ✓If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit transcripts showing degree awards and course work. ** 6 months or more of general experience AND 6 months or more of specialized experience OR Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.).
- ✓OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
- ✓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
Benefits
- ★Although this position offer does not include benefits to flex employees, there are numerous perks to being a flex employee.
- ★Below are just a few of those perks you will be able to benefit from: Flexible Schedule - You are scheduled based on mission needs and your availability.
- ★Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support.
- ★Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more!
- ★Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals!
- ★Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!
- ★Access to professional development resources!
- ★If you are scheduled and work on average 30 hours/week, you will be eligible for medical benefits.
Personality Fit
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