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MWR Recreation Assistant-Sports & Fitness

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
NRSW Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake N921
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Summary

Incumbent works in the Commander, Navy Region, Southwest (NRSW) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program under the general supervision of the Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Manager).

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
09/19/2025 to 09/24/2025
Salary
$19.80 to - $19.80 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Fitness Center
China Lake, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent - Flexible; 0-40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
25-12805146
Control number
846528600

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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  • Checks I.D. cards to ensure only authorized personnel utilize the equipment and facility. Issues membership (facility use) cards to authorized personnel.
  • Provides general information about the facility. Settles disputes between individuals and groups regarding the use of the facility. Ensures patrons are following established policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for issuing fitness/gym equipment and towels to patrons. Accepts return of equipment; returns to proper storage or clean and launders as appropriate. Notifies supervisor of any equipment not returned and/or damaged.
  • Provides assistance for the sale of resale items. Operates cash register, receives payments and prepares deposits according to established cash handling procedures. Prepares Daily Activity Records (DAR) for all cash transactions.
  • Inspects area for general condition, safety hazards or for routine maintenance needs and reports findings to supervisor. Inventories equipment and resale items as required. Maintains appropriate records and reports. Reports any loss or damage to supervisor.
  • Opens or and/or closes the facility according to established procedures.
  • Performs general housekeeping tasks to insure proper standards of appearance, cleanliness and safety of assigned spaces, including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, cleaning of locker rooms, workout areas, gym floors and doing laundry.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting.
  • Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certification within 30 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 90 days of hire: Automated External Defibrillator Certification; Blood-borne Pathogen Certification; Navy Basic Fitness Certification.

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:

. 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.

Education

N/A

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05. Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

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.

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, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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