Recreation Assistant

U.S. Department of the Navy; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy in Yorktown, VA is seeking personnel to support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Community Recreation program, assisting with events, information resources, and activities at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

Responsibilities include organizing and planning special events, maintaining records, and providing customer service to patrons. The role requires independent work, clear communication, and knowledge of leisure-time activities and Navy MWR mission.

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

• Provide support for the MWR Community Recreation program, including events, information/resources, and community activities.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and conducting special events and entertainment activities.
• Liaise with patrons to relay information and facilitate access to services and facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Independence

Verbal/written communication

Leisure activities knowledge

Naval MWR knowledge

Recreation program operations

Data collection & reporting

Following written/oral instructions

Computers & office procedures

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. This position is located at Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, VA.

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.