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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Recreation Assistant - Liberty Program, PMRF

Kauai Island, Hawaii, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $19/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Recreation Assistant for the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program at the Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands. The role involves providing customer service, supporting community recreation activities, managing equipment, and assisting in the planning of events and workshops.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides customer service, information and support of Community Recreation programs and activities. Service to MWR customer includes, but is not limited to: checking patron eligibility to ensure authorized use of recreation facilities, resources and equipment, providing information about activities and program offerings, opening and closing facilities, ordering and restocking supplies, and preparing snack bar menu items or pre-packaged retail items

Collects fees from customers associated with sales of tickets, retail and rental items, as well as from classes, trips, and various other Community Recreation programs using Point of Sales (POS) and computer programs

Is accountable for the accuracy of daily sales transactions and completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) at the end of every shift

Assists in processing customer Internet registrations (i.e. Net Near You), initial log-ins and even registrations

Checks Community Recreation equipment and resources in and out, collects any applicable rental fees, inventories items and completes inspections upon return

Notifies supervisor or program lead if damage or loss has occurred

Ensures all rental or check-out forms are properly completed and reservation and check-out procedures are followed

Conducts inventory, maintains inventory controls and maintains equipment for proper accountability of program equipment and resources

Assists in administering traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics and events in a variety of leisure and recreation skills subject areas, in tune with offering popular in the local area, including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking and water sports

Provides recreation experience related to leisure skill sets in the form of day and weekend trips

Assists in day-to-day administration of multiple programs to which assigned. Tasks include submission of event after-action reports, patronage data collection and entering program data

Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail goods, supplies and items deemed to have cash value

Performs administrative duties, all of which are accomplished through a variety of means, including computer software programs, which track resource inventories, patron usage/comments, and program standards metrics

Assists with recruitment, training and scheduling of Community Recreation staff

Actively supports the command statement on adherence to EEO principles and policies

Assists in the planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of MWR programs and special events

Performs entertainment and promotion scheduling

Assists in updating of electronic and multi-media support tools, as needed

Seeks ways to promote MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base

Promotes use of recreational E-reading resources available through online MWR Library Program resources

Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park districts, forest reserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) to support and benefit MWR programs

Performs community outreach to assist in the development of contacts

Assists in the creation of professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-up

Researches and provides information and referral for a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base

Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements

Initiates and follows up on maintenance trouble calls to get equipment/facility issues resolved

Provides support for Community Recreation event set up and break down

Performs other duties as assigned as they pertain to the duties of this position

Qualification

Customer serviceEvent planningRecreation managementFirst Aid certificationFood Handler CertificationComputer skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Must pass all applicable records and background check

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRH Installations

Must be C.A.R.E. (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) training, hold an Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification upon being placed in the position OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days

Must hold a current Food Handler Certification, upon being placed in the position OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days of being placed in the position

Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license within 90 days of being placed in the position in order to transport patrons off-base

Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity based functions

Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities

Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities

Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages, and interests

Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities

Must have strong customer service skills

Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports, and perform research on recreation topics for dissemination to customers

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Knowledge of computers, office procedures and print production

Work may require considerable physical exertion while instructing or guiding participants in a variety of activities

This position may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting moderate heavy items of up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items

Work may require working outside for special events or leading outdoor outings or group trips

Position may require irregular working hours

Incumbent may be required to work evenings and weekends

Work performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule

Administrative work performed in an office setting, which has adequate lighting, heating and ventilation

Incumbent is subject to recall regularly

Incumbent wears protective clothing and equipment as situations warrant

Must be willing to work weekend, nights, and holidays