Recreation Assistant Community Rec

U.S. Department of the Navy; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking a Recreation Assistant to oversee community recreation activities, supporting events and managing recreational resources. This position offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of programs aimed at enhancing morale and recreation for military personnel.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and administer special events.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Knowledge of recreation activity planning and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support various community recreation programs, including special events and outings.
• Manage recreational space and equipment rentals.
• Assist in organizing and promoting community events.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication

Education

Experience related to customer service

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.

Duties

Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position and maintain a valid state driver's license in order to transport patrons off-base.
• Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderate heavy items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

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.

About the company

The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.

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