Recreation Aid (Community Recreation)

Quick Facts

Recreation Aid (Community Recreation) supports MWR special events, community events, outings, and outdoor recreation services. The role provides customer information, assists with event setup/breakdown, and handles equipment rentals/resale ticket and program registration transactions using POS and cash-handling procedures.

Description

Perform a variety of duties in support of Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) services for authorized patrons. Ensure compliance with safety, security, and sanitation requirements (including NAVMED P-5010) while providing general information and operational support, including equipment and program-related transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information and support for recreation and fitness programs
• Answer customer questions about facilities and operations; make referrals
• Follow regulations and required safety and security procedures
• Support inventory control, equipment inspection, and restocking
• Operate a cash register and POS system; process payments and transactions (equipment loan, rentals, resale tickets, program registration) and make change
• Greet patrons, answer the telephone, take messages, and address routine customer requests
• Comply with NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements
• Assist with recreation event set up and break down
• Perform clerical, custodial, and/or general maintenance tasks as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Meet Federal employment suitability requirements and successfully complete a background investigation (fingerprinting and background inquiry forms)
• Pass E-verify employment verification; resolve any discrepancies
• Complete the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process (two forms of identification for Form I-9)
• Hold a valid State driver’s license for operating motor vehicles
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer required
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Be able to stand for periods and perform bending/stooping/lifting up to 50 pounds
• Hold required training/certifications: C.A.R.E. and Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid, plus current Food Handler certification (or obtain within 90 days)
• Ability to work at multiple facilities in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Resume must validate occupational questionnaire answers; provide required employment details
• Non-critical, sensitive role requiring access to IT II system and/or PII; complete ANACI via SF-86 and submit required financial disclosure (OGE-450)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse/dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, 401(k), annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.)
• Flexible schedule based on mission needs and availability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7/365 access
• Access to MWR programs (fitness centers, bowling centers, pools, base libraries, and more)
• Discounted tickets and travel options; outdoor recreation rentals
• Navy Exchange shopping privileges
• Access to professional development resources
• Medical benefits eligibility if scheduled and working on average 30 hours/week