Recreation Assistant

Navy MWR; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy MWR in Virginia Beach is seeking staff to support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Community Recreation program. You will assist with special events, provide recreation information, plan trips and tours, and manage rentals and equipment for base activities.

Candidates should work independently, make sound decisions, and communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Knowledge of leisure activities and the Navy MWR mission helps tailor programs for individuals, groups, and families while

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special events and entertainment activities.
• Provide recreation information and resources to customers.
• Support command events and visiting ships.
• Coordinate trips, tours, and outings.
• Manage equipment rentals and outdoor recreation activities.
• Maintain records and compile data for reports.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Independent worker

Written communication

Recreation activities

Data management

Computer skills

Tools

Office software

Print production

Data reporting

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.

• 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.