Recreation Assistant

Quick Facts

Recreation Assistant supporting the MWR Community Recreation program.

Description

Performs customer service and support for Community Recreation programs and activities, including facility operations, ticket/retail sales, equipment rentals, inventory control, and program administration. Assists with planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing, and executing MWR special events, trips, workshops, and leisure activities while maintaining sanitation and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and information for Community Recreation programs; check patron eligibility and authorize use of facilities, resources, and equipment
• Open/close facilities, order/restock supplies, and prepare snack bar menu items or pre-packaged retail items
• Collect fees for tickets, retail, rentals, and classes/trips using Point of Sales (POS) and computer programs
• Ensure accuracy of daily sales transactions; complete Daily Activity Report (DAR) each shift
• Process internet registrations (e.g., Net Near You), including log-ins and event registrations
• Check equipment/resources in and out, collect rental fees, inventory items, and complete inspections upon return
• Notify supervisor/program lead of damage or loss; ensure rental/check-out forms and reservation/check-out procedures are followed
• Conduct inventories, maintain inventory controls, and maintain equipment for accountability of program resources
• Assist with workshops, clinics, and events focused on leisure and recreation skills (e.g., camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking, water sports)
• Provide recreation experiences via day/weekend trips and help administer assigned programs
• Submit event after-action reports; collect patronage data and enter program data
• Perform administrative duties using computer software for inventory tracking, patron usage/comments, and program standards metrics
• Assist with recruitment, training, and scheduling of Community Recreation staff
• Support EEO adherence and policies
• Assist with planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing, and execution of MWR programs and special events; support entertainment/promotion scheduling
• Update electronic/multimedia support tools as needed and promote MWR facilities/events through base outreach
• Promote online MWR library e-reading resources
• Develop partnerships with on-base and off-base organizations to support MWR programs; assist with community outreach
• Assist with proposals, execution of agreements, and follow-up
• Research and provide recreation information/referrals for individuals/families on and off base
• Adhere to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements
• Initiate and follow up on maintenance trouble calls to resolve equipment/facility issues
• Support event set up and break down; perform other assigned duties

Benefits

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