Recreation Assistant

Location: NAS Whidbey Island Community Recreation

Pay Grade: NF-0189-02

This position provides quality customer service to all eligible patrons. Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.

Brief Description of Duties: This position is located in a Recreation Facility administered by Fleet & Family Readiness Division. Incumbent will be assigned primarily to the Liberty center to provide direct customer service to patrons using the facility. Responsibilities may include greeting customers, and refer telephone calls, provide information regarding the facility and programs. Incumbent assists with planning, coordinating, and execution of classes, and special events, family activity nights for squadron and tenant commands. Assists with Deployed Forces Support activities such as but not limited to Command’s Send Off, Halfway Parties, and Homecomings. Provides technical assistance/training to patrons to ensure care used when carrying out programs and activities. May be required to drive an 8 or 15 passenger van, keep trip records, participant counts, and custody of equipment. Distribute information. Responsible for collection and safeguarding of any funds that may be collected as a result of a fee or change. Light housekeeping, and other related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements: Incumbent must have one year practical work experience including direct customer service or experience with data entry, word processing, internet, e-mail, and at least one-year experience handling cash and utilizing point of sale system. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and communicate effectively and courtesy, using proper English both verbally and in writing. Must be able to follow verbal and written directions, and present a neat and clean appearance.

Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of National Agency (NACI) Background Check required. A valid state driver’s license and High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to obtain and maintain food handler’s certification, CPR and First Aid within 90 days of hire. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as this is a flexible schedule position and schedule will vary.

Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Advancement Opportunities: Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as far-reaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, child care, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs. Where do you want to go today?

Apply online: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/521232900 or www.navylifepnw.com.

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