Recreation Aid

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual and sick leave

Retirement and 401(k)

Job summary

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) seeks a recreation program support specialist at Fort Worth, TX, to assist with information, resources, events, and equipment rentals across MWR activities including bowling, movies, fitness, and outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities include customer service, POS operations, clerical tasks, minor maintenance, and event setup, with adherence to safety and NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements. Some outdoor work and standing are involved.

Qualifications

• General experience or education sufficient to perform duties.
• Knowledge of the MWR department to assist customers.
• Keyboarding with POS and desktop computers.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations.
• Ability to read and follow published rules and SOPs.
• Ability to perform custodial tasks.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to identify customer needs and deliver service.
• Effective spoken and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and support for recreation and fitness programs.
• Ensure adherence to regulations, safety procedures.
• Assist in routine reports and custodial tasks.
• Support program delivery: inventory, restocking, POS, cash handling.
• Operate POS, process transactions, rentals, and registrations.
• Greet patrons, answer phones, refer to staff.
• Support event setup and breakdown.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

POS system

Keyboarding

Basic computer skills

Reading & comprehension

Cash handling

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Facility information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Community Recreation, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station JRB, Fort Worth. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of MWR special events, information/resources, command events, community events, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, Liberty, leisure skill classes and outdoor recreation or other similar MWR recreational services including bowling and movies, fitness and sports.

This position is located at Community Recreation, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station JRB, Fort Worth. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of MWR special events, information/resources, command events, community events, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, Liberty, leisure skill classes and outdoor recreation or other similar MWR recreational services including bowling and movies, fitness and sports.

Duties

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Performs assigned dutiesand provides necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information and support of recreation and fitness programs.
• Provides information concerning facilities and operation.
• Ensures adherence to regulations, safety and security procedures.
• May assists in maintaining routine reports and/or performs clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties.
• Performs numerous functions in support of recreation and fitness program delivery to include inventory control, equipment inspection, restocking, point of sale system operation and cash handling.
• Operates a cash register, Point of Sale (POS) system, processes product or servicetransactions including equipment loan, rentals, resale, and program registration; receives payments and makes change.
• Greets patrons in person, answers the telephone, takes messages, handles customer requests, makes referrals to the appropriate staff member.
• Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements.
• Provides support for recreation event set up and break down.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Work may involve periods of standing as well as some bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Requires C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) trained, hold an Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification and hold a current Food Handler certification OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days.
• May work at multiple Community Recreation facilities with work performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• General experience of 0-3 months and/or high school diploma or equivalent - is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the MWR department in order to answer customer questions and/or refer customers to the appropriate activity.
• Skilled in keyboarding to include operation of point of sale systems as well as desktop computers.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, and other guides.
• Ability to perform basic custodial tasks (e.g., sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.).
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to identify customer needs, deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

Key Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

General experience of 0-3 months and/or high school diploma or equivalent - is preferred but not required.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [e-mail] to