Recreation Assistant

Navy MWR; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy MWR at NAS Whidbey Island is seeking a friendly, independent Recreation Assistant to support quality of life programs for service members, families, retirees and civilian employees.

You will assist with planning and conducting leisure activities, ensure accurate cash handling, and communicate effectively with the public. Schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays, with opportunities to engage communities across the base.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and organize tasks
• One year of practical work experience
• Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities
• Knowledge of goals, principles and procedures in organizing leisure time activities and communicating with the public

Skills

Independent worker

Event planning

Public communication

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Recreation, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NAS Whidbey Island.

• Ability to work independently
• One year of practical work experience.
• Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities
• Knowledge of goals, principles and techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities. Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests
• Individual must be responsible with a pleasant, courteous attitude who can communicate effectively with the public
• Will need to collect and accurately record cash transactions, and operate a cash register.
• Schedule can include nights, weekends and holidays