Recreation Assistant

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commander, Navy Installations Command seeks a candidate to support the MWR Community Recreation program at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA. You will assist with a broad range of activities including events, information services, trips, tours, and equipment rentals, communicating effectively with customers and staff.

Responsibilities include organizing and administering leisure-time activities, maintaining records, and applying knowledge of recreation operations to ensure safe, enjoyable

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

• Support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program.
• Assist with special events and entertainment activities.
• Provide recreation information/resources and coordinate community events.
• Assist with trips, tours, and outings and rental equipment logistics.
• Support resale tickets, library, grab-n-go, movies, and outdoor recreation programs.
• Assist with recreation space management and program operations.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication

Data organization

Leisure activity knowledge

Computers

Tools

Computers

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.