Recreation Assistant (Fitness and Sports)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Recreation Assistant (Dock Attendant)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting a sailing program at a naval marina by operating and maintaining small boats, assisting boaters with docking and fueling, and keeping the facilities clean and safe.
It's a hands-on role that requires daily outdoor work in a marina setting.
A good fit would be someone reliable with customer service experience, comfortable around boats and water, and able to handle basic maintenance tasks.
Key Requirements
- NASBLA Approved Safe Power Boating certification (must obtain within 2 weeks of hire)
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
- Positive customer service skills, tact, and good judgment
- Basic skills in using hand tools for boat maintenance
- Ability to operate small powerboats and perform safety checks
- Experience or ability to perform cleaning and sanitation duties
Full Job Description
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of the Sailing program. This position is located at Naval Station Norfolk's Marina in Norfolk, VA.
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.
A qualified candidate must possess: Must possess or complete the NASBLA Approved Safe Power Boating certification and effectively apply new skill sets to small powerboat operation, boat maintenance, water and boating safety within 2 weeks of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and written to understand instructions given. Must be a mature individual with positive customer service skills, tack and good judgment.
Basic skill in the use of hand tools. Major Duties:
Rigs ferry and safety boats, ensuring they are properly fueled and clean each morning and secured at end of day.
Operates safety boats during training sessions, regattas or other on-the-water activities.Assists patrons with launching, mooring, pump out station and fueling of boats.
Performs minor maintenance which may include but is not limited to changing batteries, scraping and cleaning boat bottoms, and painting, varnishing boats. Tows disabled boats to assigned slips or dock.
Inspects Marina daily to ensure area is clean and free from debris and other hazards.
Performs basic cleaning duties to maintain a constant and clean working area and ensure all current sanitation requirements are followed and maintained.Sweeps, dry mops floors/docks: wash walls, windows, blinds and other surfaces and replaces light bulbs as needed.
Maintains restrooms, bath and laundry houses ensuring they are clean, orderly and sanitary at all times-disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls.Replenishes bathroom tissue, hand towels and soap.Notifies supervisor when cleaning supplies are needed and reports all equipment malfunctions to supervisor for corrective action.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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