Recreation Therapy Assistant
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Recreation Assistant NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job as a Recreation Assistant involves working at outdoor recreation areas, an auto skills center, or a park at Fort Drum to support fun activities for soldiers and their families, helping with customer service, event planning, and equipment use.
It's a great fit for someone who enjoys interacting with people, has basic experience in public-facing roles, and likes organizing events to boost community well-being.
No advanced degrees are needed, just a friendly attitude and some hands-on skills.
Key Requirements
- At least six months of work experience dealing with the general public
- Ability to circulate among patrons to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve complaints
- Skills in planning, publicizing, and executing special events, social activities, and tournaments
- Experience providing hands-on assistance, such as demonstrating equipment and teaching classes
- Proficiency in managing equipment checkout processes and ensuring safety
- Capability to act as a point of contact, offering information and guidance to staff and visitors
Full Job Description
This posting will fill positions at Outdoor Recreation, Auto Skills Center, and Remington Park. Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum.
We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services and recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being.
Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will NOT be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: at least six (6) months of work experience involved dealing with the general public.
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, ensure that your resume and application materials clearly demonstrate that you meet all qualifications listed in the job announcement and questionnaire.
Major Duties:
- Proactively circulates among patrons to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, resolving complaints and providing expert instruction on the safe and proper use of facilities and equipment.
- Spearheads the planning, publicity, and execution of special events, social activities, and tournaments, coordinating all logistical support to ensure successful functions.
- Provides hands-on patron assistance by demonstrating new equipment, teaching instructional classes, and managing the equipment checkout process to enhance user experience and safety.
- Acts as a key point of contact and guide within the facility, offering information, resolving issues, and providing work guidance to other staff members to maintain a service-oriented environment.
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