Recreation Aid

U.S. Department of the Navy; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonny Montgomery Fitness Center at NAS Meridian, part of CNIC, seeks staff to support the Recreation Program and MWR activities. The role involves assisting visitors, coordinating events, and performing basic clerical and custodial tasks to maintain clean, welcoming facilities.

Duties include helping with tours, outreach, and library or activity support, while using POS systems for simple transactions and ensuring adherence to applicable rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the MWR department to answer questions or refer customers
• Proficient with keyboards and point of sale systems and desktop computers
• Ability to perform basic computer operations
• Ability to read and comprehend to follow rules, SOPs, checklists and guides
• Ability to perform basic custodial tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc.)
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to identify customer needs and deliver service or resolve issues
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Support Recreation Program activities including MWR, events, and tours
• Assist customers with inquiries and refer to appropriate activities
• Handle basic transactions using POS systems and desk computers
• Maintain cleanliness and basic custodial duties in assigned areas
• Process simple administrative duties and maintain records as needed
• Provide clear written and verbal communications to guests and staff

Skills

MWR knowledge

POS & keyboarding

Basic computer ops

Reading comprehension

Custodial tasks

Basic arithmetic

Customer service

Effective communication

Job description

This position is located at Sonny Montgomery Fitness Center on NAS Meridian. This position is assigned to the NAF Fleet Readiness Branch; FFR Programs; CNIC. Incumbent performs a variety of duties in support of the Recreation Program that may include Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR), events, visiting ships or fleet support, trips, tours, outings, party and rental equipment, resale tickets, Library, Liberty, skill classes, outdoor recreation, grab-n-go, bowling, movies, fitness and sports.

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.

• 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.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

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.