Recreation Assistant (Community Rec)

Navyregionmwrndw; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy MWR Community Recreation is seeking staff to support a wide range of leisure and community activities in the Washington, DC area. The role involves assisting with events, information dissemination, and coordinating recreation options for ships, fleets, and the local community.

The position requires strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and follow written and oral instructions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program with events and activities.
• Assist with recreation information/resources, trips, tours, and rentals as needed.
• Maintain records and data for reports and research on recreation topics.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication

Recreation activities

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.

• 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.