Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF) is hiring: Recreation Assistant (Fitness)
Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF), Indian Head, MD, United States, 20640
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.
Overview
Accepting applications from 09/29/2025 to 10/05/2025.
- Salary: $18 to $19 per hour
- Pay scale & grade: NF 2
- Location: 2 vacancies in Indian Head, MD
- Remote job: No
- Telework eligible: No
- Travel Required: Not required
- Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
- Appointment type: Permanent
- Work schedule: Full-time - BENEFITS ELIGIBLE
- Service: Competitive
Duties
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.
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.
Requirements
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.
Additional Information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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.