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Recreation Assistant (Community Recreation)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
CNRJ - Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, N922
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Summary

Performs a variety of duties in support of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program that may include special events, recreation information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, recreational green space management, bowling, Library, Liberty, grab-n-go, movies, and outdoor recreation.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/01/2025 to 09/01/2025
Salary
$17.25 to - $21.32 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent - May work between 0-40 hours/week depending on facility needs.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
FFR25-0198
Control number
834513900

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Clarification from the agency

Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference with in the Kanto region.

Duties

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  • 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.
  • Collects fees from customers associated with sales of tickets, retail and rental items, as well as from classes, trips, and various other Community Recreation programs using
  • Point of Sales (POS) and computer programs.
  • Is accountable for the accuracy of daily sales transactions and completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) at the end of every shift.
  • Assists in processing customer Internet registrations, initial log-ins and event registrations.
  • Checks Community Recreation equipment and resources in and out, collects any applicable rental fees, inventories items and completes inspections upon return.
  • Notifies supervisor or program lead if damage or loss has occurred.
  • Ensures all rental or check-out forms are properly completed and reservation and checkout procedures are followed.
  • 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 water sports.
  • Provides recreation experiences related to leisure skill sets in the form of day and weekend trips.
  • 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 inventory of various types of equipment, retail goods, supplies and items deemed to have cash value.
  • Performs administrative duties, all of which are accomplished through a variety of means, including computer software programs which track resource inventories, patron usage/comments, and program standards metrics.
  • Assists with recruitment, training and scheduling of Community Recreation staff.
  • Actively supports the command statement on adherence to EEO principles and policies.
  • Assists in the planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of MWR programs and special events.
  • Performs entertainment and promotion scheduling.
  • Assists in updating of electronic and multi-media support tools, as needed.
  • Seeks ways to promote MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base.
  • Promotes use of recreational E-reading resources available through online MWR Library Program resources.
  • Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations to support and benefit MWR programs.
  • Performs community outreach to assist in the development of contacts.
  • Assists in the creation of professional proposals, execution of agreements, and follow-up.
  • Researches and provides information and referral for a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base.
  • Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements.
  • Initiates and follows up on maintenance trouble calls to get equipment/facility issues resolved.
  • Provides support for Community Recreation event set up and break down.
  • Performs other duties as assigned as they pertain to the duties of this position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Work may require considerable physical exertion. Work may require lifting of moderate heavy items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items. Work may require working outside.
  • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting.
  • Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends, and holidays when the need arises. Subject to recall.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers’ license in order to transport patrons off-base within 90 days of being placed in the position.
  • Must be C.A.R.E trained, hold an Emergency First Responder or CPR, and hold a current Food Handler certification, upon being placed in the position OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days of being placed in the position.

Qualifications

  • Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity based functions.
  • 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 various 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.

Education

When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of their high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.

Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization.

Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.

*If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.

For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.

Additional information

  • Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education.
  • The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MWR_Recruitment@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience
  • 2 years of education above High School education
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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