Recreation Assistant (Liberty)

Navymwrnewlondon; New London (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy MWR in New London, CT, is seeking personnel to support the Community Recreation program, assisting with events, information resources, and coordination of leisure activities across a range of programs including special events, trips, rentals, and green space management.

Applicants should demonstrate KSAs related to customer service, event planning, independent work, and clear written and oral communication, with knowledge of Navy MWR missions and recreation operations to serve diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or recreation activities.
• Ability to plan and administer special events.
• Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Skilled in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of leisure-time activities and recreation operations.
• Familiarity with Navy MWR mission and community recreation scope.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain records and compile reports.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Independent work

Written communication

Oral communication

Leisure activities knowledge

MWR knowledge

Data reporting

Computers & office procedures

Job description

This position is assigned to the Recreation Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Performs a variety of duties in support of the MWR Community Recreation program that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events, 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.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

• 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.