Recreation Assistant Nf-2

U.S. Marine Corps•Beaufort, SC

About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) seeks team-oriented employees to support programs that enhance the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. The Recreation Assistant is assigned to one or more recreational activities, such as fitness and athletics, youth sports, community activities, or special events. The incumbent performs or assists with activity operations, carrying out assigned phases according to established policies and the interests and needs of program participants. Assignments may include scheduling events; supervising youth participants in indoor and outdoor activities; preparing gymnasiums and playing fields; organizing tours and field trips; demonstrating activities and equipment use; conducting instructional classes; coordinating activity details; maintaining supplies; and publicizing activities. The position may include cleaning equipment and facilities, overseeing sales of related retail items, and ensuring safety requirements are followed. The Recreation Assistant provides courteous, friendly customer service, works to identify and resolve customer problems, and seeks assistance from a supervisor or appropriate contact when needed. The incumbent follows safety standards and procedures, uses required safety equipment, and promptly reports workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illness, or property damage. The employee also supports EEO principles and the prevention of sexual harassment, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum one year of experience in athletics and/or youth sports.
Skill in demonstrating activities and using related athletic or facility equipment.
Ability to learn applicable MCCS policies and procedures.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 45 pounds independently and objects over 45 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist with the operation of assigned recreational activities, which may include fitness and athletics, youth sports, community activities, or special events.
Carry out assigned phases of activities in accordance with established policies and participants' interests and needs.
Establish schedules of events and supervise assigned youth participants in indoor and outdoor activities.
Set up gymnasiums and playing fields for sports events, and schedule and conduct tours and field trips.
Demonstrate activity procedures and instruct participants in the use of related equipment.
Conduct instructional classes in the recreational area.
Help plan and coordinate recreational activities and maintain related supplies.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and publicizing activities to attract and motivate participants.
Clean equipment, lockers, showers, floors, and other assigned areas.
May oversee the sale of retail items associated with activities.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations; use required safety equipment and follow safe work procedures.
Provide courteous customer service, identify customer needs, check satisfaction, take action to resolve problems, and alert a supervisor or appropriate contact when needed.
Promptly report workplace hazards and any injury, occupational illness, or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps.
Support EEO principles and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.