Assists 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/or 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 assure 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.

Cleans and maintains facilities, performing janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are clean, neat and orderly 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 follows-up on discrepancies.

Performs life guarding duties and employs safety rules for the protection of pools, beaches and aquatic facilities assigned.  Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as necessary.

Assists in maintaining aquatic areas clean and free from hazards.  Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures.  Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and follows supervisor’s direction on unruly patron actions.  Maintains daily logs and records of mishap recordings as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov

Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. 

Qualifications

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

A minimum one year of work experience which involved dealing with the general public and general knowledge of recreational fitness, sports, or aquatic programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Training and education or a minimum one year specific experience in a recreation/sports program.

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.

Must possess and keep current the following certifications:  Lifeguard (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent), American Red Cross “Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional”’ CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification and possess customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires an adequate level of physical exertion such as walking, bending, stooping while providing assistance to patrons or maintaining fields or setting up for sporting events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Everyday risks and discomforts which would require normal safety precautions typical of sports facilities and outside sporting events.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.