Recreation Assistant - Community Recreation

U.S. Department of the Navy; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Department of the Navy to support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs aimed at improving the quality of life for military personnel and their families. This position involves organizing events and ensuring effective communication while maintaining essential certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Experience in organizing events and leisure activities.
• Must be courteous and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer special events and entertainment activities.
• Collect cash transactions and operate a cash register.
• Maintain food handler's certification, CPR, and First Aid.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Job description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging, and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military, and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Recreation and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NBK Kitsap Bremerton.

Duties

Requirements

Qualifications

• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Work involves frequent lifting or moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain food handler's certification, CPR, and First Aid within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work independently.
• One year of practical work experience.
• Ability to organize, plan, and administer special events and entertainment activities.
• Knowledge of goals, principles, techniques, and procedures used in organizing, planning, and conducting leisure time activities. Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages, and interests.
• Must be responsible, with a pleasant, courteous attitude, and able to communicate effectively with the public.
• Ability to collect and accurately record cash transactions and operate a cash register.
• Schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays.