Recreation Assistant - Community Recreation

Created at: April 16, 2025 00:12

Company: Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Oak Harbor, WA, 98277

Job Description:

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Recreation, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NAS Whidbey Island.
Ability to work independently One year of practical work experience. Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities Knowledge of goals, principles and techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities. Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests Individual must be responsible with a pleasant, courteous attitude who can communicate effectively with the public Will need to collect and accurately record cash transactions, and operate a cash register. Schedule can include nights, weekends and holidays
Perform a variety of duties in support of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the Community Recreation program includes special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, bowling, Library, DIY auto program, paintball, outdoor recreation, and gear rental. Responsibilities include demonstrating customer service while attending to front counter operations such as use of point-of-sale systems, collecting fees/cash handling associated with sale of tickets and rental items, accountable for accuracy of daily sales transactions, assisting customers with questions, complaints and suggestions. Conduct and maintains inventories of equipment, retail goods, rental supplies and item for proper accountability. Promotes upcoming programs and resources to customers, command briefings, information fairs, etc. to help market program offerings. Responsibilities further entail the issuance of game equipment, outdoor gear rental, paintball rental, general housekeeping, bowling program and recreation program support. Supports large special events, trips, and regular recreational programming. Must be able to handle cash and operate a point-of-sale system. Incumbent must be capable of driving a 15-passenger van. Other duties as assigned.


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