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Posted: March 19, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Recreation Aid

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$17.50 - $17.50

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping run recreation and fitness programs for military members, their families, and retirees at a Navy base in Oak Harbor, Washington, by greeting visitors, handling payments, maintaining facilities, and providing customer support.

It's a hands-on role that supports daily operations like equipment rentals and event setup.

A good fit would be someone reliable and friendly who enjoys working with people and doesn't mind light cleaning or basic math tasks.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department programs to answer customer questions
  • Skilled in keyboarding and operating point-of-sale (POS) systems and desktop computers
  • Ability to perform basic computer operations and arithmetic calculations
  • Ability to read and follow rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures
  • Ability to perform basic custodial tasks like sweeping, mopping, and dusting
  • Strong customer service skills to identify needs, resolve issues, and communicate effectively orally and in writing

Full Job Description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs!

The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees.

Knowledge of the MWR department in order to answer customer questions and/or refer customers to the appropriate activity.

Skilled in keyboarding to include operation of point-of-sale (POS) systems as well as desktop computers. Ability to perform basic computer operations.

Ability to read and comprehend in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, and other guides.

Ability to perform basic custodial tasks (e.g., sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.).

Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Ability to identify customer needs, deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Major Duties:

Performs assigned duties and provides necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information and support of recreation and fitness programs.

Provides information concerning facilities and operation. Ensures adherence to regulations, safety and security procedures.

Assists in maintaining routine reports and/or performs clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties.

Performs numerous functions in support of recreation and fitness program delivery to include inventory control, equipment inspection, restocking, point of sale system operation and cash handling.

Operates a cash register, Point of Sale (POS) system, processes product or service transactions including equipment loan, rentals, resale, and program registration; receives payments and makes change.

Greets patrons in person, answers the telephone, takes messages, handles customer requests, makes referrals to the appropriate staff member. Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements.

Provides support for recreation event set up and break down.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/20/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12915863