Recreation Assistant (Special Events)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command at Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan, is seeking staff to support Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Community Recreation programs. Duties include assisting patrons, processing registrations, selling tickets, and maintaining gear and facility readiness.

The role covers event planning, staff coordination, and outreach to promote activities and partnerships, with emphasis on accurate records and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service, information and support of Community Recreation programs and activities.
• Checks patron eligibility to ensure authorized use of recreation facilities, resources and equipment.
• Collects fees from customers for tickets, retail and rental items using POS systems and completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR).
• Assists in administering workshops, clinics and events in leisure activities.
• Assists with recruitment, training and scheduling of Community Recreation staff.
• Supports planning, marketing and execution of MWR programs and events including entertainment scheduling.
• Promotes MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base and partnerships with local organizations.
• Manages inventory and equipment accountability and handles check-in/check-out procedures.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Location: Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan

Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation Special Events.

Key Responsibilities

Provides customer service, information and support of Community Recreation programs and activities. Service to MWR customers includes but is not limited to checking patron eligibility to ensure authorized use of recreation facilities, resources and equipment; providing information about activities and program offerings; opening and closing facilities; ordering and restocking supplies, and preparing snack bar menu items or pre- packaged retail items.

Collects fees from customers associated with sales of tickets, retail and rental items, as well as from classes, trips, and various other Community Recreation programs using Point of Sales (POS) and computer programs. Accountable for the accuracy of daily sales transactions and completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) at the end of every shift. Assists in processing customer Internet registrations (i.e., Net Near You), initial logins and event registrations.

Checks Community Recreation equipment and resources in and out, collects any applicable rental fees, inventories items and completes inspections upon return. Notifies supervisor or program lead if damage or loss has occurred. Ensures all rental or check-out forms are properly completed and reservation and check- out procedures are followed. Conducts inventory, maintains inventory controls and maintains equipment for proper accountability of program equipment and resources.

Assists in administering traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics and events in a variety of leisure and recreation skills subject areas, in tune with offerings popular in the local area, including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking and water sports. Provides recreation experiences related to leisure skill sets in the form of day and weekend trips.

Assists in day-to-day administration of multiple programs to which assigned. Tasks include submission of event after-action reports, patronage data collection and entering program data. Performs administrative duties, all of which are accomplished through a variety of means, including computer software programs which track resource inventories, patron usage/comments, and program standards metrics.

Assists with recruitment, training and scheduling of Community Recreation staff. Actively supports the command statement on adherence to EEO principles and policies. Assists in the planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of MWR programs and special events. Performs entertainment and promotion scheduling. Assists in updating of electronic and multi-media support tools, as needed.

Seeks ways to promote MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base. Promotes use of recreational E-reading resources available through online MWR Library Program resources. Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) to support and benefit MWR programs. Assists in the creation of professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-up.

Researches and provides information and referral for a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base. Initiates and follows up on maintenance trouble calls to get equipment/facility issues resolved. Provides support for Community Recreation event set up and break down. Performs other duties as assigned as they pertain to the duties of this position.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education qualification 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 $17.25 – $21.56/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

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