Recreation Assistant

Navylifema; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Navylifema seeks a candidate to support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Community Recreation program. You will help with events, information resources, and outreach for visiting ships and fleet support, trips, and rentals.

The role requires solid customer service experience, the ability to plan and run leisure activities, and strong written and oral communication skills for reporting and coordination.

Qualifications

• Combination of experience related to customer service and recreation activities.
• Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities.
• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of goals and procedures for organizing leisure time activities.
• Knowledge of Navy MWR mission and Community Recreation activities and audiences.
• Knowledge of recreation activity functions, procedures and operations.
• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain records and compile data for reports.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of MWR Community Recreation duties and events.
• Assist with special events, trips, tours and rentals when needed.
• Provide information and resources for recreation activities.
• Coordinate visits by ships or fleet support and community events.
• Maintain records and compile data for reports and dissemination.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication skills

Independent work

Leisure activities knowledge

Computer skills

Record keeping

Research skills

Written communication

Job description

Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, recreational green space management, bowling, Library, Liberty, grab-n-go, movies, and outdoor recreation. 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.

A qualified candidate must possess:

• 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.