RECREATION ASSISTANT

LOCATION: Outdoor Adventures Branch, Community Activities Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Station, Mayport, Florida.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All Sources

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides customer service, information and support of Community Recreation programs and activities. Service to MWR customers 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 pre­packaged 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 event 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 check­out 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 offerings popular in the local area, including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing, hiking and water sports. Provides recreation experiences 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 preserve, 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.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work may require considerable physical exertion while instructing or guiding participants in a variety of activities. Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderate heavy items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items. Work may require lifting items such as papers, books, rental equipment, and athletic equipment. Work may require working outside for special events or leading outdoor outings or group trips.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises. Subject to recall. Wears protective clothing and equipment as situations warrant. . Must complete a National Agency Check with satisfactory results and pass a physical examination. A valid driver’s license is required.

Must be C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively) trained, hold an Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification, and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

NOTES: *Direct Deposit of pay checks is mandatory and a condition of employment.

*We are an E-Verify participant.

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor. Policy: https://www.navymwr.org/resources/EEO/

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated on your resume’ or application form and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission. WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:

1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.

To claim this preference, you MUST:

·         Submit a copy of your BBA Separation

·         Notification indicating eligibility for RPL2.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.

To claim this preference, you MUST:

• Submit sponsor’s PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
• If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

3. Veteran’s Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

• Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
• Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
• Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)
• To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
• Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
• Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
• Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DISQUALIFIED

HOW TO APPLY

Resumes may be submitted along with Optional Form-306, this form is available at the https://www.opm.gov/forms/Optional-forms. Application forms are available at the NAF HR office, second floor in building 414, if you have base access.

Applications or resumes may be mailed to: MWR PERSONNEL OFFICE, PO BOX 280048, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32228-0048

-OR-  FAXED TO: 904-270-5064.  Place “REC ASST-OUTDOOR” on the cover letter

-OR- Applications or resumes may be emailed to: nsmypt_mwr.fct@navy.mil