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RECREATION ASSISTANT (SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM), NF-0189-02

U.S. Marine Corps

Jacksonville, NCJob$16.66/hrPosted 5 days ago

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Compensation
$16.66/hr
Location
Jacksonville, NC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR And First Aid Certification Within Six Months, required

Job overview

The Recreation Assistant supports Marine Corps Community Services recreation programming by maintaining the facility, grounds, and equipment; welcoming and checking in guests; and assisting with activities. The role includes opening and closing the facility, helping plan and publicize activities, and potentially operating a computer and cash register. Candidates need two years of customer service experience and must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six months of employment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer Service, requiredDemonstrating Activities, requiredFacility Equipment Use, requiredLifting and Carrying, requiredLearning Policies and Procedures, required

Qualifications

Two Years Customer Service Experience, requiredCPR and First Aid Certification Within Six Months, requiredNational Agency Check With Inquiries, nice to haveState Criminal History Repository Check, nice to have

Full job description

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

What to Expect Responsible for a variety of duties to include opening and closing the facility, maintaining and cleaning the facility, grounds, and equipment, and ensuring all guests are properly greeted and checked in. Carries out assigned phases of designated activity applying an understanding of the interest and needs of program participants. Assists in planning, scheduling and publicizing activities to attract and motivate participants. May operate a computer and cash register, receive payments and make change. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements

EVALUATIONS: Qualifications

What are we looking for? Minimum two-year experience in customer service, preferably in a related recreational activity. Skill to demonstrate activities and use of related facility equipment. Skill to learn applicable MCCS policies and procedures. Ability to acquire CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of employment is required. May be required to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official. Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges Other Information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy *Resume that does not exceed 2 pages **IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. Individuals selected from a vacancy announcement advertised for a flexible position may be changed to part-time or full-time at management's discretion without further competition. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

How this job compares

Set against the 30,284 open Customer Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16.66/hr
  • North Carolina median$17–24/hr357 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–23/hr15,270 hourly ranges

This rate, $16.66/hr, is 21% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Customer Service hourly ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 992 open Customer Service jobs in North Carolina and 30,284 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Customer Service postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (8,024 postings).
Education
1,265 of the 30,284 open Customer Service jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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