Recreation Aid

Navymwrmayport; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayou Grande Marina is seeking an MWR support associate to assist with a wide range of recreation activities, events, and customer service tasks. The role covers information resources, community events, trips, tours, and equipment rentals, including leisure classes and outdoor recreation programs.

Ideal candidates communicate well, perform basic custodial tasks, use POS systems, and understand MWR programs. Applicants should be prepared to follow all instructions and adhere to agency guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn MWR policies and rules and regulations.
• Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Basic reading comprehension to adhere to guides.
• Basic custodial tasks (sweeping, mopping, dusting).
• Basic computer operations and keyboarding to include POS systems and desktops.
• Basic arithmetic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic customer service delivery methods to identify needs and resolve issues.
• Basic understanding of MWR department elements to answer questions.

Responsibilities

• Support MWR special events and information/resources.
• Assist with community events, trips, tours, outings, and rentals.
• Handle equipment rentals including leisure gear, bowling, and movie operations.
• Support fitness, sports, and outdoor recreation activities.
• Assist with scheduling and operations of events and classes.

Skills

MWR policies

Oral & written communication

Reading comprehension

Custodial tasks

POS systems

Basic arithmetic

Customer service basics

MWR knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Job description

This position is assigned to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department at Bayou Grande Marina. Incumbent performs a variety of duties in support of MWR special events, MWR information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, leisure skill classes and outdoor recreation or other similar MWR recreational services including bowling and 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 your 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:

• Must be able to learn MWR polices and rules and regulations, involving the community recreation program.


• Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing. Successful completion of national agency check is required upon employment.


• Basic reading comprehension in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklist, and other guides.


• Basic custodial tasks, e.g. sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.


• Basic computer operations and keyboarding skills to include operation of point-of-sale systems as well as desktop computers.


• Basic arithmetic calculations, i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


• Basic customer service delivery methods to identify customer needs, deliver expected service, and/or resolve routine customer issues


• Basic understanding of elements of Morale, Welfare and Recreation department to answer customer questions and/or refer them to the appropriate activity.

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.

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.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

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.