Recreation Assistant - Community Recreation

Navylifepnw; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading military-support organization seeks an individual to support quality of life programs through organizing and administering recreation activities for service members and their families at NBK Kitsap Bremerton. Responsibilities include scheduling events, managing cash transactions, and maintaining engagement with the public, requiring effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• One year of practical work experience.
• Must obtain food handler's certification, CPR and First Aid within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of Navy MWR mission and recreation activities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan special events and entertainment activities.
• Collect and accurately record cash transactions; operate a cash register.
• Ensure a pleasant and courteous interaction with the public.

Skills

Organization

Event Planning

Effective Communication

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.

• 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, administer special events and entertainment activities
• Knowledge of goals, principles and techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities. Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests
• Individual must be responsible with a pleasant, courteous attitude who can communicate effectively with the public
• Will need to collect and accurately record cash transactions and operate a cash register.
• Schedule can include nights, weekends and holidays