MWR Recreation Assistant

U.S. Department of the Navy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy in San Diego is seeking personnel to support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program.

The role may include planning and coordinating special events, providing recreation information/resources, and assisting with trips, tours, and rentals. The position requires strong customer service skills, the ability to work independently, and effective written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Combination of experience related to customer service and recreation activity-based functions.
• Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities.
• Must be able to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Organize and administer special events
• Provide information and resources on recreation activities
• Maintain records and generate reports
• Communicate effectively with customers

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication

Data gathering

Tools

Computers

Office software

Job description

Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, recreational green space management, bowling, Library, Liberty, grab-n-go, movies, and outdoor recreation.

Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity-based functions.

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

Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities.

Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests.

Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities.

Must have strong customer service skills.

Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports, and perform research on recreation topics for dissemination to customers.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Knowledge of computers, office procedures and print production.