Recreation Assistant

Naval District Washington; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the federal sector is seeking a Recreation Assistant in Millington, TN. This role involves organizing and administering recreational activities, requiring strong customer service and organizational skills. Candidates should be prepared for flexible working hours, including weekends and holidays. A high school diploma is preferred, and the position will entail both administrative and outdoor responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and recreation activities.
• Ability to organize and administer special events.
• Knowledge of computer office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work both indoors and outdoors, varying schedules.
• Assist in organizing and planning recreational activities.
• Maintain records and compile reports.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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• 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.
• May have to obtain and maintain the following certification within 90 days of hire: Emergency First Responder or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Food Handlers and/or C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).
• Wearing of protective clothing and equipment may be required as situations warrant.
  
  

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Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• May have to obtain and maintain the following certification within 90 days of hire: Emergency First Responder or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Food Handlers and/or C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).
• Wearing of protective clothing and equipment may be required as situations warrant.
  
  

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.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05. Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

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