DSHS BHHA Recreation and Athletics Specialist 2
State of Washington
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Recreation Assistant - Community Recreation
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run fun activities and events for Navy personnel, their families, and retirees at a base in Washington, including managing equipment rentals, handling ticket sales, and organizing outings like trips and picnics.
A good fit would be someone who enjoys working with people, has experience in customer service or event planning, and is comfortable with basic office tasks and driving a group van.
It's a supportive role focused on improving daily life through recreation without needing advanced degrees.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of organizing and conducting leisure activities for diverse groups
- Familiarity with Navy MWR policies, rules, and cash handling procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong customer service skills for assisting patrons and resolving issues
- Ability to plan, administer special events, and maintain accurate records
- Capability to drive a 15-passenger van and operate point-of-sale systems
- Effective oral and written communication for outreach and reporting
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.
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Recreation, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK Kitsap Bangor.
Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities.
Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission, the scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests.
Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations related to the assigned work area. Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and others as they relate to fitness, sports and aquatics programming.
Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced program in the recreation specialty area which meets the needs of the participating community.
Skill in providing excellent customer service obtained through prior experience and training. Ability to competently and independently carry out day to day recreation operations.
Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities. Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Major Duties:
Perform a variety of duties in support of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Recreation program that includes special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, bowling, Library, grab-n-go, movies and outdoor recreation Responsibilities include demonstrating customer service while attending to front counter operations such as use of point of sale systems, collecting fees/cash handling associated with sale of tickets and rental items, accountable for accuracy of daily sales transactions, assisting customers with questions, complaints and suggestions Checks Community Recreation equipment and resources in and out, collects any applicable rental fees, inventories items and completes inspections upon return.
Conducts inventory, maintains inventory controls and maintains equipment for proper accountability of program equipment and resources.
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 community outreach Researches and provides information and referral for a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base.
Responsibilities further entail the issuance of game equipment, general housekeeping, bowling program and program support Must be able to handle cash and operate a point of sale system.
Incumbent must be capable of driving a 15 passenger van Other duties as assigned
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