RECREATION ASSISTANT (LIFEGUARD)
Commander, Navy Installations
Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
This job involves supporting community recreation programs at a military base in Guam, including providing customer service, managing equipment rentals, organizing events, and handling daily operations like inventory and sales.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has experience in leisure activities, and can handle physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
A good fit would be an outgoing individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for enhancing military family life.
This position is located at the Liberty Program, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.
In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.
Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).
Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e.
official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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. 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.
Major Duties:
Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below. 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.
Is accountable for the accuracy of daily sales transactions and completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) at the end of every shift . 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 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 watersports.
Performs administrative duties, all of which are accomplished through a variety of means, including computer soft ware programs which track resource inventories, patron usage/comments, and program standards metrics.
Performs administrative duties, all of which are accomplished through a variety of means, including computer soft ware programs which track resource inventories, patron usage/comments, and program standards metrics.
Provides support for Community Recreation event set up and break down. Performs other duties as assigned as they pertains to the duties of this position.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.
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