Recreation Assistant - Community Recreation

U.S. Department of the Navy; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation team at the U.S. Department of the Navy, responsible for supporting the quality of life for service members and their families. In this role, you will manage leisure activities, entertain patrons, and ensure exceptional service while working with a dedicated team—all in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• One year of practical work experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skill in organizing and managing events.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and conducting leisure activities.
• Managing special events.
• Providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Planning

Customer Service

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 at Fleet Readiness, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), NAS Whidbey Island.

Duties

Responsibilities include organizing and conducting leisure activities, managing special events, and providing excellent customer service to patrons.

Requirements

• Successful completion of National Agency Background Check (NACI) required.
• Availability to work special events, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, walk, push, reach, climb, and lift objects up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to obtain and maintain food handler’s certification, CPR, and First Aid within 90 days of hire.
• Work may involve climbing around equipment, moving towable equipment, and organizing seasonal supplies.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• One year of practical work experience.
• Skill in organizing, planning, and managing special events and entertainment activities.
• Knowledge of leisure activity planning principles, Navy MWR mission, and scope of Community Recreation activities.
• Responsible, courteous, and effective communication skills with the public.
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately and operate a cash register.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.