MWR Recreation Assistant (Sports)

U.S. Department of the Navy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks an individual for a recreation support role in fitness centers. This position involves organizing leisure activities, providing customer service, and maintaining administrative records. The incumbent will work both indoors and outdoors, with varying hours to meet program needs. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to customer engagement within community recreation.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or recreation activities.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Knowledge of organizing and planning leisure time activities.

Responsibilities

• Support operations of fitness centers and gyms.
• Organize special events and entertainment activities.
• Maintain records and compile data for reports.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizing and planning

Effective communication

Knowledge of leisure activities

Record maintenance

Tools

Computers

Job description

Incumbent works in the Commander, Navy Region, Southwest (CNRSW) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program under the general supervision of the Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Manager). Incumbent provides support and assists in the operation of CNRSW fitness centers and gyms.
Duties

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
• Position will not exceed 180 days (6 months).

Qualifications
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.