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Recreation Assistant - Liberty Ambassador

Commander, Navy Installations

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$16.80 - $16.80

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves acting as a friendly representative for the Navy's recreation programs in Panama City, Florida, helping single sailors access fun activities and support services while sharing information about military life.

You'll communicate with people, handle paperwork, and use computer tools to organize events and travel.

It's a great fit for someone outgoing with customer service experience, especially if you've worked in military or community settings and enjoy helping others navigate rules and resources.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience related to recreation programs or customer service in a military or community context
  • Knowledge of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) mission, functions, and programs
  • Understanding of military lifestyle challenges and available support services
  • Strong communication skills to gather information, explain procedures, and prepare professional correspondence
  • Proficiency in office automation software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and graphics
  • Knowledge of administrative practices such as filing, correspondence routing, and supply management
  • Familiarity with DoD travel procedures including orders, transportation, and claims

Full Job Description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Morale, Welfare and Recreation Branch (MWR); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE); Naval Support Activity Panama City, Florida (NSAPC).

Incumbent serves as a conduit of information and advocates for the MWR department with a focus on Single Sailor Liberty Programs.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the MWR mission, functions, and programs, and of the policies, regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements governing those programs preferred.

Knowledge of the military lifestyle, the unique challenges faced by service members and their families, and the array of services available to address those issues preferred.

Skill in communicating with customers to obtain factual information and explain regulations and agency procedures and other organizations involved.

Skill in drawing out and organizing relevant information from persons who are often unaware of legal and procedural requirements.

Proficiency in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and professional correspondence format to prepare and edit written correspondence and reports.

Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures common to organizations such as those pertaining to areas of responsibility; channels of communication; delegation of authority; preparation and routing of correspondence; mail distribution; filing systems; and requisition/receipt of supplies and services.

Knowledge of various office automation software (word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, etc.) to produce a wide range of documents that often involve complex formats or extensive editing, or to perform data entry, manipulation and retrieval.

Knowledge of the nature and capability of different software packages and the integration compatibilities among different software types.

Knowledge of DoD travel procedures, including travel approval procedures, preparation of travel orders and documents, government travel credit card requests, air and ground transportation arrangements, and travel claim forms.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire, and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT You must be a US Citizen.

Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. A favorable background is a requirement of this position.

Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Major Duties:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Represents and serves as an advocate and educator for the installation MWR Program with a focus on Junior Sailor recreational programming.

Assists with the development of installation Single Sailor Liberty programming by collecting information, offering insight, generating initiatives that target the Junior Sailor population, and gathering feedback from Junior Sailors on desired programs, accessibility, and availability.

Manages the feedback process for program initiatives and improvements through daily one-on-one service member interactions and discussions.

Conducts the administration of customer feedback surveys and provides comprehensive reporting on results as required.

Assists with the development of contemporary marketing and engagement strategies, incorporating social media for efficient information dissemination and program feedback.

Assists MWR Marketing in creating, developing, and maintaining a strong social media brand presence, including video and photo content.

Provides recommendations for improving the MWR and Liberty Programs and marketing strategies based on feedback.

Distributes promotional and advertising materials and provides specific information on planned events to the Junior Sailor population.

Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on needs, preferences, and engagement level of the Junior Sailor population onboard the installation.

Promotes current and future MWR Program initiatives with the primary objective of increasing Junior Sailor and Liberty eligible customer engagement translating to increased program utilization and expansion of healthy physical and social lifestyle activities within the targeted community.

Assists MWR point of contact in recruitment and coordination of Liberty Ambassador Advisory Board members. Serves as a member of the MWR Liberty Ambassador Advisory Board.

In collaboration with MWR, plans, presides over and facilitates monthly installation level Junior Sailor Liberty programming planning meetings.

Provides support to MWR staff by assisting in the execution of Liberty trips, outings, and programming, including support for MWR activities and trips, program scheduling, and contributions to after-action reports.

Engages in discussions and may be required to brief leadership, such as the MWR Director and/or Installation Commanding Officer. Assists in developing and maintaining reports as required.

Other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NSAPC-26-12863220