Recreation Assistant (Community Recreation)

Quick Facts

• Role: Recreation Assistant (Community Recreation)

Description

Assist the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation division with customer service, recreation program support, special events, and community activities. You will manage ticketing, rental items, inventories, equipment checks, and administrative reporting, while helping plan, market, and execute events and leisure workshops. The role also supports outreach, recreation information/referrals, and sanitation and maintenance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and information for Liberty and Community Recreation programs and activities (including checking IDs and opening/closing facilities)

• Process fees for tickets, retail, rentals, classes, trips, and other programs using POS and computer systems

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

• Check equipment/resources in and out, collect rental fees, conduct inventories and inspections, and report damage/loss

• Assist with traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics, and events in leisure skills (e.g., camping, backpacking, canoeing, skiing, hiking, water sports)

• Support day-to-day administration of assigned programs

• Perform inventory of equipment and supplies with cash value and maintain records using software systems

• Support EEO adherence

• Assist in planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing, and executing MWR programs and special events; manage entertainment/promotion scheduling

• Promote MWR facilities/events through on-base outreach and support use of online MWR library e-reading resources

• Build partnerships with on-base and off-base organizations for program support

• Conduct community outreach and assist in proposals, agreements, and follow-up

• Research and provide recreation information and referrals for individuals and families on and off base

• Adhere to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements

• Initiate/follow up on maintenance trouble calls and support event setup/breakdown

• Perform general housekeeping as needed

Requirements

• Pass applicable records and background checks

• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and split shifts

• Male candidates born after Dec 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration (attach proof)

• Relevant education/training (e.g., Associate’s degree in Recreation/Marketing or closely related) and/or 2 years equivalent recreation work experience

• Customer service and/or recreation activity-based experience

• Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities

• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively (oral and written)

• Knowledge of leisure-time activity organization and recreation activity procedures/operations

• Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and Community Recreation scope and suitability for different groups/ages/interests

• Ability to maintain records, compile/organize data, and research recreation topics

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Knowledge of computers, office procedures, and print production

• CARE (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) training and EFR or CPR First Aid certification, plus Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to maintain privacy of official information and uphold ethical conduct

• Valid state driver’s license validation to transport patrons off-base within 90 days

Benefits

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