MWR Recreation Assistant (Auto Skills)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The MWR Recreation Assistant supports the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Auto Skills Center. The role provides customer service and information, operates and maintains the car wash, and may operate automotive equipment including a spring and strut compressor, brake lathe, tire and wheel machine, and equipment for balancing tires and servicing brake rotors and drums. The assistant observes customers for safety and helps guide them on and off vehicle lifts. The position also involves tracking inventory and rental tools, maintaining equipment accountability, collecting applicable fees, and promoting MWR facilities and events through outreach on base. Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Combination of experience related to customer service and/or recreation activity-based functions.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to organize, plan, and administer special events and entertainment activities.
  • Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of goals, principles, techniques, and procedures used to organize, plan, and conduct leisure-time activities.
  • Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for different individuals, groups, ages, and interests.
  • Knowledge of recreation activity functions, procedures, and operations.
  • Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports, and research recreation topics for dissemination to customers.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of computers, office procedures, and print production.
  • Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
  • Must meet federal suitability requirements, including successfully completing a background investigation.
  • Must remain drug-free throughout federal employment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service, information, and support at the Automotive Skills Center.
  • Operate and maintain the car wash and support its daily operations.
  • Operate automotive equipment, which may include a spring and strut compressor, brake lathe, tire and wheel machine, and equipment for balancing tires and servicing brake rotors and drums.
  • Observe customers for safety and help guide them on and off vehicle lifts.
  • Conduct inventory, maintain inventory controls, and account for program equipment and resources.
  • Ensure rental tools are checked out and returned; notify a supervisor or program lead of damage or loss.
  • Collect applicable fees.
  • Promote MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base.
  • Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.
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