Recreation Aid

Summary

Incumbent performs a variety of duties in support pf the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fitness Program.

Duties

General (includes but not limited to):

• Performs assigned duties and provides necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information and support of recreation and fitness programs.
• Provides information concerning facilities and operation.
• Ensures adherence to regulations, safety, and security procedures.
• Assists in maintaining routine reports and/or performs clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties.
• Performs numerous functions in support of recreation and fitness program delivery to include inventory control, equipment inspection, restocking, point of sale system operation and cash handling.
• Operates a cash register, Point of Sale (POS) system, processes product or service transactions including equipment loan, rentals, resale, and program registration; receives payments and makes change.
• Greets patrons in person, answers the telephone, takes messages, handles customer requests, makes referrals to the appropriate staff member.
• Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements.
• Provides support for recreation event set up and break down.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Work schedule is flexible and will vary as required by the needs of the program to include night, weekend, and holiday shifts as well as split days off.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Local Agency Check (LAC) and/or a Child Care Background Check when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certification within 90 days of hire: Emergency First Responder or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Food Handlers, and C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively)
• Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds without assistance and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the MWR department in order to answer customer questions and/or refer customers to the appropriate activity.
• Skilled in keyboarding to include operation of point of sale systems as well as desktop computers.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, and other guides.
• Ability to perform basic custodial tasks (e.g., sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.).
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to identify customer needs, deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

• This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• 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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to to ensure proper consideration is given.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits to include pro-rated annual/sick leave, a comprehensive medical/dental/insurance package and a pro-rated annual wage supplement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

• 0 - 3 months general experience and/or GCE 'N' Level or ITE certificate

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume
• Proof of Education (such as GCE/high/secondary school certificate

How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply online via MyCareersFuture.

What to Expect Next

Please ensure that your application/resume contains allt he information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested, you may lose consideration for the job. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.