Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) Nf2 (Flex) Mcbh Marina

U.S. Marine Corps•Kaneohe, HI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is seeking to hire individuals for the Recreation Assistant position at the Marina and Recreation Equipment Rental program. This role involves assisting in the operations of the outdoor recreation marina and equipment rental facility, applying an understanding of program participant needs and interests. Responsibilities include preparing boats for rental, ensuring safety equipment is functional, directing customers, inspecting for damages, securing and storing equipment, fueling boats, and instructing patrons on the safe use of various recreational equipment like life vests, fishing gear, kayaks, and watercraft. The position also involves conducting instructional classes, planning and coordinating recreational activities, and maintaining supplies. A key aspect of the role is teaching and instructing customers on the safe operation of marina outdoor watercraft, including operational features, docking procedures, and awareness of surrounding water areas. Recreation Assistants are responsible for enforcing boat and water safety rules and regulations. They are expected to provide excellent customer service, solve problems efficiently, and alert supervisors when necessary. Adherence to safety regulations, reporting workplace hazards, and supporting EEO principles are also required. This position may involve other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum one-year general work experience in any field.
Ability to answer questions from patrons.
Ability to ensure recreational equipment is operational and safe.
Ability to learn MCCS policies, rules, and regulations.
Ability to communicate orally with patrons, co-workers, and management.
Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted, and over 45 pounds with assistance.
Must be able to work weekend and holidays.
Must be able to work in an outdoor type of environment, with exposure to all types of weather, including extreme heat.
A valid driver's license is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in recreational activity preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing boats and watercraft for rental, including warming-up and bilging, and verifying safety equipment.
Directing and assisting all customers, ensuring safe departure and arrival of marina watercrafts.
Inspecting boats and watercrafts for damages and informing management immediately.
Securing and storing all marina boats and watercraft, ensuring equipment is removed and stored properly.
Fueling marina boats and filling all portable gas tanks.
Demonstrating procedures common to all marina recreation activities.
Instructing patrons in the use of related equipment such as life vests, fishing gear, kayaks, erecting bouncy houses, and operation of marina water crafts.
Performing household chores associated with boat and watercraft maintenance.
Conducting instructional classes of the recreational area.
Helping to plan and coordinate details of recreational activities and maintaining related supplies.
Assisting in planning, scheduling, and publicizing various activities.
Teaching and instructing customers on safe operation of marina outdoor watercrafts, including operational features, safe departure and arrival to docks, and awareness of surrounding water areas.
Enforcing and being aware of boat and water safety.
Ensuring all patrons are aware of and abide by Marina rules and regulations.
Following direction and assignments from management.
Providing World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
Assisting customers and communicating positively in a friendly manner.
Taking action to solve problems quickly.
Alerting higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
Adhering to safety regulations and standards.
Promptly reporting any observed workplace hazards, any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage.
Adhering to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performing other related duties as assigned.