Recreation Assistant (Fitness)

Summary

Position is assigned to the NAF Fitness/Sports/Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES IN GREAT LAKES, IL. Incumbent serves in assistant/support capacity and may perform all of the following duties within either of the following sections of the Fitness/ Sports/Fitness Support/Sports Support or Aquatics Support.

Primary function of position is to ensure proper usage of the facility and assist in the operation of the recreation activity.

Duties

Administrative Support (includes but not limited to):

• 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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume
• Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor’s Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
• NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.
• This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive: Vendors Dependents aged 18 and older Service Providers Veterans with service-connected disabilities Contractors Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder) Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share) Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters Au Pairs, Child Care Providers What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access?
• If you don’t have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, you can use one of the following: U.S. passport or passport card Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card) Permanent resident card (Green Card) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license?
• To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you’ll need to visit your state’s driver’s license agency with the following documents: Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport) Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card) Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)