Recreation & Wellness Operations Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers at Northern VA Community College in Alexandria, VA, seeks a part-time Recreation Operations Assistant to support daily recreation and wellness facility operations, including opening/closing, customer service, and administrative tasks.

This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, strong customer care, and collaboration with staff to promote programs while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional customer service in a public-facing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to support a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Ability to follow facility rules and safety procedures.
• Ability to assist with facility operations, engagement, admin tasks, inventory, purchasing, and related duties.
• Ability to report maintenance or safety concerns to supervision.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including evenings.
• Knowledge of recreation concepts or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, clean, organized recreation spaces.
• Monitor facility use and readiness of spaces and equipment.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and security checks.
• Report issues to supervisor promptly.
• Assist with planning and supporting recreation activities.
• Support participant registration, scheduling, and game-day operations.
• Promote programs and ensure fair play and respectful conduct.
• Provide professional customer service and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Enforce rules and safety policies; follow procedures.
• Document incidents, injuries, and daily operations; assist with budgeting tasks.
• Collaborate with staff to support operations and programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Inclusive environment

Rules and procedures

Operations support

Inventory management

Purchasing support

Recordkeeping

Communication

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers at Northern VA Community College in Alexandria, VA, seeks a part-time Recreation Operations Assistant to support daily recreation and wellness facility operations, including opening/closing, customer service, and administrative tasks.

This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, strong customer care, and collaboration with staff to promote programs while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.