Recreation Assistant – Fitness

About the opportunity

Support the Military’s Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging, and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military, and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch, Fleet Readiness, Commander, Navy Installations Command, at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor. Duties include administrative support such as greeting customers, checking patron eligibility, collecting fees via Point of Sales, and publicizing activities; instructional support including monitoring participants, performing basic fitness orientations, and demonstrating procedures; and facility and equipment maintenance ensuring cleanliness, safety, and proper inventory control.

Salary and benefits

• Hourly remuneration of $20.54 per hour
• Access to Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs and facilities

Who can apply?

• Knowledge of goals, principles, techniques, and procedures used in organizing, planning, and conducting basic fitness, aquatics, and sports activities
• Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic maintenance/repair
• Skill and ability to provide fitness, aquatics, and sports training or orientation
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Skill in providing excellent customer service obtained through prior experience and training
• Ability to competently and independently carry out day-to-day recreation operations and communicate effectively

Required documents

• Résumé
• Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 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

When to apply

• Applications open on September 2, 2026
• Application closing date is September 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account or create one if you do not have one
• Complete the online application questionnaire
• Submit the required documentation specified in the announcement
• Ensure your complete application package is submitted by the closing date

Additional information

• 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
• E-Verify is utilized to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate
• Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil