ANNOUNCING AN OPPORTUNITY TO

BECOME A PART OF THE MWR TEAM

POSITION:  RECREATION ASSISTANT – FITNESS

SERIES/GRADE: NF-0189-02

SALARY:  $15.00 PH

 

ANNOUNCEMENT #: GP-22-3760                                                                    FULL TIME

OPENING DATE:  31 MAR 2022                                                                        PERSONNEL BULLETIN
1^st CUT-OFF DATE:  14 APR 2022                                                                    OPEN UNTIL FILLED

                                                                                                                                                           

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY:  Full Time, 40 hours per week, benefits. HOURS:  M – F 0445-1915 / SAT – SUN & HOLIDAYS 0645-1915

 

PURPOSE:   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.

 

LOCATION:   FITNESS CENTER; Morale Welfare and Recreation Department, Community Activities Division, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.

 

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  Open to the Public. Vacancies may be filled by methods other than promotions when the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/646300200?t=1649086441052

 

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 requirement pursuant 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 against COVID-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.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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 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. Establishes/reviews the schedule of events, conducts tours, sets-up/prepares gymnasiums/facilities/playing fields prior to scheduled start time for events (e.g., lap swim, lifeguard training, exercise programs, races, pool parties, sporting events, etc.). 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  MUST HAVE NCCA/DEAC PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION OR NCCA/DEAC GROUP FITNESS CERTIFICATION.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess a valid state Driver’s License. Must have NCCA/DEAC personal trainer certification or NCCA/DEAC group fitness certification. Must possess a valid CPR, First Aid certification. 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. 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. This position is subject to completion of a satisfactory background or National Agency Check (NAC) in accordance with CNIC policy.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY:

 

•Resume

 

•Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume

 

•Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.

 

•Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.

 

•If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.

 

•If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

 

Veteran’s Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc). To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:  Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

 

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:  Qualifying veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application for employment.

 

SPOUSAL PREFERENCE: The time period of eligibility for spousal preference begins 30 days before the military member's reporting date at a new duty station outside of the current duty station's commuting area and applies without time restriction except that spouses seeking preference with less than six months’ time remaining in the area may be non-selected. Spousal Preference forms are located in the lobby at the MWR Admin. Bldg. 352. 

You MUST attach spouse’s orders.

You MUST be referenced (family) on the orders. 

If you are not referenced by name on the order, you MUST provide a copy of your marriage certificate.

 

Dept of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors.

 

As a condition of employment, selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds transfer within the first 60days of employment. This is a DoD standard method of payment of personnel.  Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained.