Fitness Center Assistant Manager NF3
Department of the Navy
Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Duties
- Majority of the incumbents’ time will be spent assisting in the supervision of staff in the daily operations of the fitness facility to which assigned.
- Responsible for assisting the Fitness Center Manager with the overall operation and control of the facility, property and equipment.
- Assists with supervising the layout and cleanliness of the fitness center and surrounding areas such as outdoor strength & conditioning facilities, parking lots, tracks, and fields.
- Assists the Fitness Center Manager with the purchase, upkeep, accurate inventory, and maintenance of equipment and property.
- May receive and register payment for services or sales using a cash register.
- Assists with training, scheduling of work shifts, performance appraisals, and supervision of civilian and/or active-duty staff.
- Deals with staff and patrons to resolve complaints and grievances.
- Provides support to Semper Fit and other departments to accomplish objectives throughout base to include Warrior Athlete Readiness & Resilience (WARR) Human Performance program, working at races and other special events and representing Semper Fit at base activities.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Purchase Card.
- Provides equipment purchasing suggestions and supporting data for new policies, programs, or budgets to higher level supervisor.
- Provides support for athletic events and facility specialty events.
- Develops and administers special projects and special events within the WARR Department.
- Support active-duty requests, Force Fitness Instructors (FFI), and unit recreation.
- Must support other programs within Semper Fit when called upon such as the Single Marine Program (SMP), Athletics, etc. Maintains confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Restricts access to an individual’s private medical information (HIPPA).
- Engages in open lines of communication.
- Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
- Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures.
- Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
- Actively supports established principles of EEO and prevention of sexual harassment programs.
- Supervises employees to include assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment.
- Must be alert to alcohol abuse and take appropriate action.
- Consistently provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
- Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact.
- Asks questions to determine, verify, and solve problems.
- Checks for patron satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.
- Takes action to solve problems quickly.
- Alerts supervisor, or proper point of contact to assist when problems arise.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- This position requires flexibility for working all shifts and multiple facilities.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.
Requirements
EVALUATIONS:
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
Benefits
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Required Documents
Varies – Review “OTHER INFORMATION”
About this role
The Fitness Center Assistant Manager NF3 position with the Department of the Navy is based in Twentynine Palms, California. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The role pays $24.24 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves majority of the incumbents' time will be spent assisting in the supervision of staff in the daily operations of the fitness facility to which assigned. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal recreation services experience this Fitness Center Assistant Manager NF3 position requires. It is graded at NF-3, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Fitness Center Assistant Manager NF3 position with the Department of the Navy in Twentynine Palms, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $24.24 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Twentynine Palms, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on December 7, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.