Recreation Aid (Bowling)

NAVSTA Mayport; Mayport (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVSTA Mayport Bowling Center is seeking a service-oriented individual to manage front counter duties, oversee league play, and support open play and snack bar operations. The role emphasizes accurate transactions, customer service, and adherence to MWR policies.

The incumbent will perform assigned tasks in a specific bowling center area, with daily assignments dependent on staffing needs and individual strengths. Experience in POS and basic computer use is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Learn MWR policies and bowling program rules.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic reading comprehension to follow SOPs and guides.
• Basic custodial tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping).
• Basic computer operations and keypad skills including POS systems.
• Basic arithmetic calculations (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division).
• Basic customer service delivery methods to identify needs and resolve issues.
• Basic understanding of Morale, Welfare and Recreation department.

Responsibilities

• Operate front counter duties for the bowling center (open and league play).
• Assist with snack bar counter duties as needed.
• Provide friendly customer service at the front counter and help players with check-in and reservations.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic custodial tasks as required.
• Use point of sale systems and desktop computers for transactions and record-keeping.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic math

Computer skills

POS systems

Job description

This position is located in The Naval Station Mayport Bowling Center. The purpose of this position is to perform duties involving the front counter, league play, open play and snack bar counter. The incumbent will primarily be assigned to a specific area of the bowling center, however, that assignment is based upon the staffing needs of the bowling center each day and the strengths of each incumbent.

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:

• Must be able to learn MWR policies, rules and regulations, involving the Bowling program.
• Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Basic reading comprehension in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, 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 the 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.