Recreation Assistant

Job description

Summary This position is assigned to the Recreation Division; Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

The purpose of this position is to provide program support for Marina and Community Recreation Activities for the assigned Sailing Center or Marina facility.

This position is located at the Sigsbee Marina.

Responsibilities General (Duties include but are not limited to): Prepares and maintains required administrative reports and forms (e.g., utilization data, financial forms, procurement forms, invoices).

Performs numerous duties for successful daily operations (e.g., collection of fees; completion of retail sales transactions on point of sales, receipt book, or cash register; walk-through of parking lot and dock areas).

Demonstrates safe use of equipment and techniques for various activities in marina settings.

Provides pre-programmed and impromptu activities pertaining to Marina or aquatic settings, such as but not limited to stand-up paddling or canoeing.

Briefs customers on safety procedures and techniques for using rental gear and performing pre and post rental gear inspection.

Maintains effective controls for receipt and safekeeping of all cash associated with the fees and sales of the Marina or Sailing Facility.

Monitors use of supplies to ensure internal controls and accountability are maintained.

Ensures adherence to loss prevention for program resources, cash or pilfer-able items.

Maintains various contracts, files, regulations, manuals and directives related to marina operations.

Maintains and coordinates the master event schedule for all programs at the facility and ensures all changes are reported to the immediate supervisor.

Ensures all events, program schedules and marina information are sent to the marketing office monthly in addition to ensuring they are all advertised.

Prepares and reviews outgoing correspondences and reports ensuring proper format.

Assists management with administrative duties such as month end inventory, answering phones, signing up participants for programs, and other clerical duties.

Operates government owned motor vehicles to drive to and from marinas and sailing facilities.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the goals, philosophy, principles, and methods of procedures used in organizing, planning, administrating and conducting facility operations.

Knowledge of State and Federal Guidelines concerning Marina Operations.

Knowledge of the daily operations of the facility to be able to answers questions from patrons.

Knowledge of the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs for recreation or marina operations.

Knowledge of recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures in a recreation program activity.

Knowledge of boating terminology, watercraft operation and maintenance, water and boating safety, handling of boats (e.g., launching, mooring, etc.), boating equipment and facilities, and recreational boating activities.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Ability to follow instructions, present options and recommend solutions.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate excellent customer service techniques and make sound decisions.

Ability to effectively operate office machines to include cash registers and computers.

Ability to operate a personal computer and perform basic word processing and spreadsheet tasks using Microsoft and site-specific software.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED.

IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.

Social Security Card is required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.

As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities.

This will be a requirement for employment.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position.

Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education This position requires an associate's degree if applicant does not possess experience required in assessment (6 months of general experience AND 6 months specialized experience).

Additional Information The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its Regular Full Time employees.

Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).

Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII.

An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.

Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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 Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Required Skill Profession

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