Recreation Assistant

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) seeks a Recreation Assistant to support MWR programs at NAS Whidbey Island. You will assist front desk operations, handle sales and rentals, and help plan and promote community events.

The role requires valid driving privileges, strong customer service, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays. Training to obtain CPR/First Aid and food handler certification is provided after hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Experience handling cash and operating a cash register.
• Ability to organize, plan and administer special events and entertainment activities.
• Knowledge of leisure-time activities and Navy MWR mission for community recreation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public with courtesy.
• Cash handling with accurate record-keeping; ability to use a cash register.
• Schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in support of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Recreation programs, including special events, trips, promotions and rentals.
• Provide front counter customer service and handle sales via point of sale systems; resolve questions and concerns.
• Conduct and maintain inventories of equipment and rental supplies for accountability.
• Assist with entertainment and promotion scheduling and program support.
• Issue game equipment and assist with bowling and other recreation activities.
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van and operate a POS system; perform related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Public communication

Event planning

Independent work

Schedules flexibility

Job description

Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Duties

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• Perform a variety of duties in support of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Recreation program that includes special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, bowling, Library, grab-n-go , movies and outdoor recreation
• Responsibilities include demonstrating customer service while attending to front counter operations such as use of point of sale systems, collecting fees/cash handling associated with sale of tickets and rental items, accountable for accuracy of daily sales transactions, assisting customers with questions, complaints and suggestions
• Conduct and maintains inventories of equipment, retail goods, rental supplies and item for proper accountability
• Performs entertainment and promotion scheduling
• Responsibilities further entail the issuance of game equipment, general housekeeping, bowling program and program support
• Must be able to handle cash and operate a point of sale system. Incumbent must be capable of driving a 15 passenger van
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Successful completion of National Agency Background (NACI) Check required.
• This position may require the incumbent to be available to work special events, weekends and holidays.
• A valid state driver’s license.
• This position is required to do considerable standing, bending, stooping, walking, pushing, reaching, climbing and lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain food handler’s certification, CPR and First Aid within 90 days of hire.
• Work may require climbing in and around equipment, moving towable equipment and organization of seasonal equipment and supplies.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance

Qualifications

• 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

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. 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.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

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 Region Mid-Atlantic 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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