Recreation Assistant (Fitness and Sports)

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Athletics Facility at the Naval Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC. Regular Full-Time employees have regular/continuous work schedules of at least 35 hours per week. You are eligible for the following benefits/compensation: Health & Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Comp, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay.

Duties

• Opens / Closes Fitness and Sports Center and related areas for business and use. Greets facility users and conducts facility tours and equipment orientations. Follows established sanitization procedures to ensure facility and equipment are in a clean and ready state. Assists in facility operations including the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and indoor/outdoor facilities. Properly stows, organizes, inventories, and secures activity equipment and supplies in correct storage locations. Recommends new programming activities, to include type of format and resources the activity would require. Special emphasis is on activities and programs for service members and their families, and all eligible patrons of the Fitness and Sports Center. Could be asked to carry out the following: recurring group fitness activities such as classes, command physical training, special events, outreach, competitive games and events, and incentive programming. Compiles and analyzes information from a number of different sources, including past programs, facility demographics, and current popular programs in other communities. Evaluates the information and makes a judgment on what meets the needs of the specific clientele groups. Assists in promoting and marketing practices/strategies. During installation exercises and other special conditions, performs all required procedures per local instructions. Sets up rooms to support meeting group needs. Decorates facility or event area(s) to reflect holiday and/or program themes. Reports facility repairs, safety issues, and maintenance requirements according to procedures. Assists in maintaining facility and equipment to meet operational standards. Works with other staff members, volunteers and/or individual/personal services contract personnel. Enforces and adheres to all departmental and command implemented guidelines, policies, and procedures currently in place or as they may be amended. Performs other duties as required or assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13051488

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/11/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: 2 or 4 year degree in exercise science or related field preferred. Personal/Group Fitness training certification(s) from an NCCA accredited entity (ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM, ISSA, etc.) preferred. Must have experience which provides a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in fitness related activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities equipment, rules and procedures which involves recreational work in the area of specialty in which the position is assigned. Must have Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certification or be able to obtain within 60 days of employment. Must have ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching; pushing/pulling loaded hand trucks/carts; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry boxes or other pieces of equipment of up to 45 pounds.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/11/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status