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Posted: January 16, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Recreation Aid/Assistant (Theater) - Flexible

Commander, Navy Installations

Department of the Navy

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Location

Location not specified

Salary

$15 - $17.25

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves running a movie theater on a Navy base, including setting up equipment, selling tickets and snacks, ensuring smooth showings, and handling customer issues during flexible shifts.

It's an entry-level role that can lead to promotion with more experience or education in recreation-related fields.

A good fit would be someone reliable, customer-focused, and comfortable with basic tech and cash handling, ideally with an interest in entertainment or community activities.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent for entry level (NF-01)
  • Three months of general experience for entry level
  • Six months general and six months specialized experience, or two years of relevant education (e.g., psychology, physical education) for target level (NF-02)
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Ability to operate and maintain motion picture projectors, sound systems, and audio-visual equipment
  • Strong customer service and leadership skills
  • Cash handling and money management experience

Full Job Description

This position is located at NAS Sigonella, Midtown 2 Movie Theater, Business Activities Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department.

This position provides oversight and control of the Theaters. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Entry level): Three (3) months of general experience or High-School Diploma.

Recreation Assistant, NF-0189-02 (Target level): Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to NF-01 level OR two (2) years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g.

basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.).

If qualified at the Entry level, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the Target level upon meeting qualification requirements and at management's discretion.

General experience: any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position.

Specialized experience: experience at the NF-01 level (or equivalent) that is typically in or related to the work of this position.

At the target level, to determine order of referral, qualified candidates will be evaluated in conjunction with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (K.S.A.): Basic computer knowledge.

Ability to set up, operate and adjust motion picture projectors, sound-reproducing and audio-visual equipment to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of the image.

Customer service and leadership skills. Ability to handle money. Major Duties:

Incumbent is responsible for the operation of the theater from one hour before movie time until theater is secured after the last showing.

Opens and secures theater facility as well as secures the Midtown building on nights in which the Theater closes last.

Ensures theater is setup to receive patrons, including ticket counter and concession stand and projection booth. Ensures that the evening movies are ready to be shown.

Ensures the projector and sound system are in good working order prior to the start time of each showing.

Sets up, operates and maintains equipment to produce coordinating effects of sound and on screen.

Example of equipment includes, but not limited to, motion picture projectors, sound-reproducing units (e.g. speakers, microphones and amps) and audio-visual equipment (e.g.

laptop and portable projectors). Performs frequent checks inside the auditorium to ensure sound level and picture quality are properly set. Ensures NO glass, or strollers are brought into the theater.

Conducts security checks of oversized bags and backpacks of patrons entering the facility. Reports any problems or incidents to the Theater Manager.

In case of an emergency, oversees the evacuation of the theater.

Ensures movie schedules and posters are posted in a timely manner Controls change fund(s) and verifies all sales from ticket and concession sales at the end of each shift.

Ensures NASSIG instructions governing movies are followed. Handles unruly patrons and in cases of continued disturbances contacts the security office for further assistance.

Performs Sales Clerk and cash handling duties, as needed/scheduled. Performs other related duties as assigned

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NUS-26-014