Recreation Assistant (Community Recreation)

Quick Facts

• Role: Recreation Assistant (Community Recreation)

Description

Support the MWR Community Recreation program with customer service, facility/program support, and the day-to-day operations of recreation events and activities. Handle ticket, retail, and rental sales using POS and computer systems, maintain inventory and equipment accountability, and complete required daily reports. Assist with planning, coordinating, marketing, and executing community events, trips, workshops, and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and information for Community Recreation programs and activities

• Check patron eligibility and support opening/closing of facilities

• Order, restock, and prepare snack bar menu items or pre-packaged retail items

• Collect fees for tickets, retail, rentals, classes, and trips using POS and computer programs

• Maintain accuracy of daily sales transactions and complete Daily Activity Reports (DAR)

• Process customer Internet registrations (e.g., Net Near You), including log-ins and event registrations

• Inspect and manage equipment/resource check-in/check-out, including rental fees and inventories

• Notify supervisors/program leads of damage or loss; ensure forms and reservation procedures are followed

• Conduct inventories, maintain inventory controls, and maintain equipment for accountability

• Assist with workshops, clinics, and leisure skills-related recreation activities

• Support day-to-day administration of multiple programs (after-action reports, patronage data, program data entry)

• Perform inventories of equipment, supplies, and items with cash value

• Provide administrative support using computer software for inventory and program metrics

• Assist with recruitment, training, and scheduling of Community Recreation staff

• Support EEO principles and policies

• Help plan, coordinate, publicize, market, and execute MWR programs and special events

• Perform entertainment and promotion scheduling and update electronic/multimedia support tools

• Support outreach on base and develop partnerships with on-base/off-base organizations

• Promote online MWR library e-reading resources

• Assist with proposals, agreements, and follow-up

• Research and provide information/referrals for recreational opportunities on and off base

• Adhere to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements; initiate/follow up maintenance trouble calls

• Support event set-up and break-down

Requirements

• Pass all applicable records and background checks

• Pass E-Verify employment verification; resolve any discrepancies

• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license within 90 days

• REAL ID-compliant identification required for access starting May 7, 2025 (for non-affiliated individuals)

• Complete CARE (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) training

• Hold CPR First Aid certification and Food Handler’s Certification or obtain within 90 days

• Ability to work irregular shifts including weekends, early/late shifts, evenings, and holidays

• Subject to recall

• Wear protective clothing and equipment as situations warrant

Benefits

• Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

• Drug-free federal workplace: Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs; penalties may include removal from Federal Service.

• Selection may be contingent on proof of education, medical screening, drug testing, satisfactory employment/reference checks, and successful National Agency Background Check.

Additional Notes

Candidates should be committed to improving Federal government efficiency, upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and maintaining ethical conduct and privacy of official work information and data.