Recreation Assistant (Facility Assistant) NF-02

Role Overview

The Recreation Assistant supports the Facility Manager in overseeing the daily operations and management of a fitness center. This role involves engaging with facility users to ensure their needs are met, providing guidance on proper equipment use, and aiding in marketing efforts to promote programs and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing multiple fitness facilities alongside the Facility Manager.
• Interact with patrons to deliver excellent service, offering instructional support on equipment use and facility features.
• Support marketing by helping create and distribute promotional materials such as flyers and posters.
• Handle the issuance and return of equipment to authorized users and assist in inventory management.
• Monitor equipment condition, coordinate maintenance, repairs, or replacements as needed.

Job Requirements

• Must provide Direct Deposit and Social Security Card documentation.
• Meet all eligibility, qualification, and background screening criteria.
• Completion of a one-year probationary period may be required.
• Occasionally required to drive for work-related duties; need to obtain and maintain valid USAREUR and TMP driving licenses.
• Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, AED, MWR Orientation Course, Customer Service, and Equipment Operation and Basic Maintenance Repair.
• Applicants should submit concise resumes (max two pages) clearly detailing relevant skills and experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating multiple fitness facilities at a level comparable to the next lower grade is mandatory.
• Highly preferred candidates hold a Nationally Recognized Basic Fitness Trainer Certification.

Additional Information

• No formal educational qualifications are required for this position.
• Applicants must reside within 100 km (60 miles) of Baumholder, Germany, or meet special preference categories (spouse employment, involuntary separation, family member).
• Paper applications accepted upon request to the relevant HR representative.
• PCS relocation costs are not eligible for reimbursement.
• Sunday premium and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander; overseas allowances except post allowance do not apply.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program.
• Applications remain valid for 90 days for multiple opportunity consideration.
• Military spouse employment preference requires participation in recruitment activities to maintain eligibility.
• Only U.S. citizens under ordinary residence are ineligible; NATO countries restrict employment based on nationality under SOFA agreements.
• This employment supports the Department of Defense mission by serving military and civilian personnel and families, offering career development opportunities and various employee benefits including health, retirement, and paid leave.