Recreation Assistant OER

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Kittery (ME)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Maine is seeking a Recreation Assistant OER to support the Community Recreation Center at Great Pond. The role involves handling equipment check-out, assisting patrons with selections, and explaining safety guidelines for boating and camping.

You will process rentals and payments, operate the cash register, maintain records, perform light maintenance, and ensure cleanliness and safety of the facility.

Qualifications

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Responsibilities

Issues and receives a variety of recreation equipment to authorized personnel and assists patrons with questions and appropriate selections.
Advises patrons in safe boating and camping techniques and administers a safe boating test to patrons as applicable.
Discusses rental requests with patrons and ensures his/her understanding of all safety requirements prior to renting equipment
Collects money for rentals, explains rules, and completes rental agreements.
Operates cash register and completes the Daily Activity Report (DAR), ensures all cash handling/reporting/securing requirements are met, verifies the amount of money collected and drops the cashier bag into the drop safe each day.
Monitors and updates bad check listing.
Charges for lost or damaged equipment.
Loads and unloads equipment to and from patron's vehicles.
Checks equipment for damage and based on knowledge, estimates the cost of repair.
Contacts patrons when gear is overdue for return.
Responsible for the minor maintenance and repair ot equipment and ensuring that other equipment is maintained in good working condition at all times.
Reports damages or losses immediately.
Responsible for researching catalogs and/or outside vendors and making recommendations for purchase/replacements.
Daily, updates computerized system to track all equipment check in/out and RV/boat storage lot patron data.
Controls the equipment rental area and ensures cleanliness of the facility and all equipment at all times.
Complies with all environmental, security, safety and administrative requirements within the outdoor recreation facility and equipment.
Takes action as applicable to correct deficiencies.
In the absence of the Campground/RV Host, accepts reservations and prepares contracts for picnic and cabana areas.
Escorts guests to their assigned space and explains facilities available.
Maintains registration log of all guests, collects fees and issues receipts for space rented.
Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to the operation.
Performs a variety of general maintenance tasks by clearing, landscaping, cutting grass, edging and etc., servicing equipment before use.
Performs minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.
Picks up debris, empties all trash receptacles daily, Maintains restrooms in clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, sinks and toilet bowls.
Cleans mirrors and water fountains.
May make minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
Reports any maintenance problems, material deficiencies and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is located within the Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program at the Community Recreation Center at Great Pond Maine. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of duties in support of the assigned facility.

Key Responsibilities

Issues and receives a variety of recreation equipment to authorized personnel and assists patrons with questions and appropriate selections. Advises patrons in safe boating and camping techniques and administers a safe boating test to patrons as applicable. Discusses rental requests with patrons and ensures his/her understanding of all safety requirements prior to renting equipment Collects money for rentals, explains rules, and completes rental agreements.

Operates cash register and completes the Daily Activity Report (DAR), ensures all cash handling/reporting/securing requirements are met, verifies the amount of money collected and drops the cashier bag into the drop safe each day. Monitors and updates bad check listing. Charges for lost or damaged equipment. Loads and unloads equipment to and from patron's vehicles. Checks equipment for damage and based on knowledge, estimates the cost of repair.

Contacts patrons when gear is overdue for return. Responsible for the minor maintenance and repair ot equipment and ensuring that other equipment is maintained in good working condition at all times. Reports damages or losses immediately. Responsible for researching catalogs and/or outside vendors and making recommendations for purchase/replacements. Daily, updates computerized system to track all equipment check in/out and RV/boat storage lot patron data.

Controls the equipment rental area and ensures cleanliness of the facility and all equipment at all times. Complies with all environmental, security, safety and administrative requirements within the outdoor recreation facility and equipment. Takes action as applicable to correct deficiencies. In the absence of the Campground/RV Host, accepts reservations and prepares contracts for picnic and cabana areas.

Escorts guests to their assigned space and explains facilities available. Maintains registration log of all guests, collects fees and issues receipts for space rented. Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to the operation. Performs a variety of general maintenance tasks by clearing, landscaping, cutting grass, edging and etc., servicing equipment before use. Performs minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.

Picks up debris, empties all trash receptacles daily, Maintains restrooms in clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, sinks and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors and water fountains. May make minor repairs to facilities and equipment. Reports any maintenance problems, material deficiencies and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $20 – $24/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.