Recreation Assistant (Liberty)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Virginia Beach seeks a recreation program specialist to support the MWR Community Recreation program, coordinating events, providing information/resources, and assisting with trips, tours, and rental equipment.

The role emphasizes independent work, sound decision-making, effective communication, and knowledge of Navy MWR missions and leisure time activities to serve individuals, groups, and communities.

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 have strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Skills

Customer service

Recreation activities

Event planning

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.

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.