Recreation Assistant - Community Recreation
About The Position
The Recreation Assistant supports the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program at NBK Kitsap Bangor. The program provides recreation services and resources for service members, their families, retired military personnel, and civilian employees. Activities may include special and command events, fleet support, community events, trips and tours, rental equipment, resale tickets, bowling, library services, grab-and-go, movies, and outdoor recreation. The position provides customer service and front-counter support, including operating point-of-sale equipment, handling cash, processing sales and rental fees, and accurately recording daily transactions. It also supports equipment and resource checkouts, inspections, inventories, and accountability; assists with program administration and data entry; conducts community outreach; and provides information and referrals about recreation opportunities on and off base. Additional duties include issuing game equipment, general housekeeping, bowling program support, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- One year of practical work experience.
- A valid state driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain food handler's certification, CPR, and First Aid within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to organize, plan, and administer special events and entertainment activities.
- Knowledge of the 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, including their suitability for people with different ages, interests, and group needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and maintain a responsible, pleasant, and courteous attitude.
- Ability to collect and accurately record cash transactions and operate a cash register or point-of-sale system.
- Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the schedule requires.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and operate front-counter services, including point-of-sale transactions and cash handling.
- Assist customers with questions, complaints, and suggestions.
- Sell tickets and rental items, collect fees, and ensure daily sales transactions are accurate.
- Check Community Recreation equipment and resources in and out, collect rental fees, and inspect items upon return.
- Conduct inventories, maintain inventory controls, and ensure accountability and upkeep of program equipment and resources.
- Assist with day-to-day administration of assigned programs, including after-action reports, patronage data collection, and program data entry.
- Conduct community outreach and provide information and referrals about recreation opportunities on and off base.
- Issue game equipment and provide general housekeeping and bowling program support.
- Drive a 15-passenger van as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
