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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Recreation Assistant (Counter-DM)

Groton, Connecticut, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.50/hr - $20.50/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support the Fleet and Family Readiness Program at the Naval Submarine Base New London. The role involves assisting patrons at the athletic facility and serving as a duty manager to ensure the facility operates smoothly and safely.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as duty manager as assigned to ensure the facility is functioning in a smooth, safe and efficient manager. This includes serving as point of contact to assigned subordinate staff, assuring tasks are in process/complete, providing necessary supplies and resolving minor problems and complaints of the employees

Upon arrival, the incumbent checks the work schedule, taking note of on-call personnel for emergency needs. Ensures the facility is open and/closed at the posted time and in a state of cleanliness both inside and out

Reviews the schedule of events and ensures the facility is prepared prior to the scheduled start time

As applicable, responsible for issuing, receiving and controlling cash receipts and change funds under custody. Upon end of shift or closing, rings out cash register. Assures the Daily Activity Report (DAR) is completed and certifies cash count of receipts and change funds turned in by individual cashiers. Determines cash shortages or overages by comparing total of cash receipts against cash register readings. Completes the deposit form in accordance with local procedures. Ensures all keys are turned into the lock box and/or cashiers bag

Circulates among the patrons to assist with basic use of the equipment/gear and maintain order. Warns patrons of disorderly behavior or unsafe techniques or practices being utilized. Attempts to resolve problems in a tactful, diplomatic manner. May be required to tactfully remove disruptive patrons from the facility

Upon closure of the facility, completes fire and safety checks, secures all doors, windows, storerooms, etc. Notifies the 'trouble desk' of the Public Works Department (CWPD) of any emergencies that may occur. Prepares and submits daily report of night operations, to include both minor and serious incidents. This includes equipment breakdown or repairs, leaks, personnel/staffing problems related to work situations and any other information that may affect the operation of the athletic facility and/or management decisions

As needed, performs come or all of the following duties:

Check I.D. cards to assure that only authorized customers utilize the athletic facility. Issue and receive athletic gear/equipment, ensuring the customer completes the gear issue chit. Sorts, washes, dries, folds and stores athletic gear. Maintains internal controls over gear issue equipment, supplies and resale items. Inventories gear on hand, notifying the supervisor if additional equipment, gear or resale is needed

Answers telephone, taking reservations for the athletic courts (racquetball, tennis, squash, etc.) or facilities. Provides information in regards to facility hours of operation, and upcoming sporting events, etc

Cleans and maintains athletic facilities by performing general janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are clean, neat and orderly at all times. May make minor repairs to facilities and equipment, reporting any maintenance problems, material deficiencies or unsafe conditions to the supervisor

Assists with outdoor maintenance by cutting weeds, raking, picking up trash and debris and securing equipment as needed. May operate an electric or gas weed cutter and lawn mower

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Athletic facility experienceCustomer service skillsCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBasic arithmetic skillsMinor maintenance skillsTactJudgmentLeadership abilities

Required

A combination of training and education or a minimum one-year specific experience in an athletic facility or program is required

Knowledge of basic arithmetic to perform inventory accountability and to compute charges and make change quickly and accurately

Skill in the use of basic hand tools to perform minor maintenance and repair

Must be a mature individual with documented leadership abilities, who can exercise control over a large group of people to ensure good order and discipline as necessary

Must be skilled in customer service techniques, tact and good judgment

Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire

Must pass all applicable records and background check

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Must have the ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor with frequent bending, stooping, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling, and lifting of objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted

This position is subject to an irregular tour of duty, which may include weekends and holidays

May be reassigned on an 'as needed' basis to other athletic facilities to cover staff shortages