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Recreation Assistant (Fitness)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
CNRJ - Singapore Area Coordinator N921
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Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander, Navy Region Japan, Singapore Area Coordinator (SAC), Singapore. The primary function of the position is 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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/05/2025 to 08/31/2025
Salary
$17.25 to - $17.25 per hour

Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance, if eligible

Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
4 vacancies in the following location:
Singapore
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
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
No
Announcement number
FFR25-0275
Control number
835327700

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Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: U.S. Applicants within the local commuting area with sponsorship (including applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family Member Preference, and current Federal employees). Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents must apply via MyCareersFuture for consideration. (Note: Singapore National pay rates differ from US pay rates)

Duties

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  • 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Automated External Defibrillator Certification -Blood-borne Pathogen Certification -Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and/or a Child Care National Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.

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 possess the following:

  • 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

  • When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package.
  • Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
  • Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
  • All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
  • To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
  • All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
    • *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
  • Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
  • For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
  • Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.

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.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience AND a High School Diploma or equivalent
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  • 2 years of education above high school
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Customer Service experience.
  • Experience with personal computers and basic software (word processing, spreadsheets, emails/internet, etc.)
  • Experience in ordering supplies, material requests, marketing requests, and work requests.
  • Familiarity with basic concepts of recreational programs and activities.

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