Recreation Assistant

Summary

Position is assigned to the NAF Fitness/Sports/Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, VA. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of support duties to operate fitness, sports, or aquatic facilities as needed. This position is located a Fitness and Sports Naval Station Norfolk.

Duties

• Major Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Fitness Director to plan, arrange and execute activities for military, civilians and family members in the facilities assigned.Incumbent may explain and assist patrons in the use of facilities, ensuring safe and proper handling of facilities and sports equipment. Assures officials for sporting events are scheduled and available on time. Is responsible for and assists in maintaining cleanliness of facilities prior to, during, and after use. Assists in the opening and closing of facilities ensuring building security before closing at the end of the day. Responsible to review scheduled events to ensure facilities are prepared prior to scheduled start times. Checks ID cards to ensure that only authorized patrons are utilizing facilities assigned.May answer telephone and personal questions providing excellent customer service skills. Circulates among the patrons to assist in basic use of equipment and to maintain good order and discipline all times.Cleans and maintains facilities performing janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are clean at all times. Sweeps, mops, dusts, and cleans workout rooms, mirrors, bathrooms and locker areas as necessary. Accounts for individual and unit issue of sports equipment by proper issue and turn-in procedures. Maintains and updates reservation schedules for facilities and sports fields to prevent schedule conflicts. Prepares and updates records/tables on ongoing intramural sports activities. Prepares, distributes, and posts publicity announcements of sports events and programs. Inventories sports equipment and follow-ups on discrepancies. Preforms other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: A minimum one year of work experience which involved dealing with the general public and general knowledge of recreational fitness, sports, or aquatic programs.Skill in operation of equipment to line fields or set up for intramural sporting events.Must be a mature individual who can exercise control over a large group of people to ensure good order and discipline as necessary.Must be skilled in customer service.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

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 09/30/2026 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. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13066196It 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 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to [email protected] to ensure proper consideration is given.