Recreation Assistant

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Oak Harbor, WAFull-time$20.54/hrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.54/hr
Location
Oak Harbor, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Commander, Navy Installations Command is hiring a Recreation Assistant. The Recreation Assistant supports the Military's Quality of Life programs within the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation department of Commander, Navy Installations Command. The role involves customer service, cash handling, equipment checkout, facility maintenance, and assisting with fitness center events while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Key focus areas include Issue recreation and athletic equipment to authorized patrons, ensuring checkout slips are completed., Receive returned equipment and uniforms, returning them to proper storage., and Verify patron authorization and check‑in procedures..

Important skills include Responsible Attitude, Pleasant Courteous Attitude, Effective Public Communication, Cash Register Operation, Point of Sale System Operation, and Equipment Checkout Process.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Responsible AttitudePleasant Courteous AttitudeEffective Public CommunicationCash Register OperationPoint of Sale System OperationEquipment Checkout ProcessEquipment Maintenance AssistanceFacility Walk-Around InspectionTelephone AnsweringEvent Setup AssistanceCleaning and Housekeeping

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Full job description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC) Must be a responsible individual with a pleasant, courteous attitude who can communicate effectively with the public. A neat and clean appearance required. Incumbent will need to quickly acquire a basic knowledge of the rules and practices of the equipment used. Will need to collect and accurately record cash transactions, and operate a cash register. Prior work history that demonstrates accountability in a customer service environment preferred. Incumbent issues recreation equipment, uniforms, athletic equipment to authorized patrons ensuring that checkout slips are executed on all issued equipment. Incumbent also receives recreation equipment, uniforms and athletic equipment from patrons after use and returns to proper storage. Incumbent verifies authorized patrons, ensuring each patron correctly checks in. Responsibilities may include collection of fees and issuing receipts for use of the fitness center/gym. Incumbent will follow established policies and procedures for collecting fees and utilizing the point of sale system. Maintain information files, including records and receipts. Incumbent operates washer/dryer to keep uniforms, towels, soft goods etc. clean and dry for issue. Incumbent assists with conducting events sponsored by the Fitness Center/Gym. Puts up nets, prepare courts, and inspect equipment for safety, returning to proper place if moved. Incumbent answers telephones and provides basic information concerning the Fitness Center/Gym, which includes but not limited to playing fields, racquetball courts, volleyball courts, basketball, softball, etc. Must do walk a rounds to check facility for security, fire and safety issues. May assist with maintenance on equipment. Responsibilities require continually ensuring facilities are being properly utilized and that all areas are safeguarded from misuse and perform general housekeeping. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work area and may assist in cleaning and making facility ready for use. Other duties as assigned. Education This position requires at least a high school dipoloma or GED equivalent.

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