MWR Recreation Assistant (Golf)

About the role

This position is located in Golf at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department of Naval Base San Diego; Admiral Baker Golf Course. The primary purpose of this position is to sell golf equipment and supplies and collect Green and Golf Cart fees from patrons.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service, information and support of Community Recreation programs and activities, including checking patron eligibility, 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, 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 (i.e., Net Near You), 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, 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, including 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 using computer software programs which track resource inventories, patron usage/comments, and program standards metrics.
• Assists with recruitment, training and scheduling of Community Recreation staff.
• Assists in the planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of MWR programs and special events, including 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

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• 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.
• May have to obtain and maintain the following certification within 90 days of hire: Emergency First Responder or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Food Handlers and/or C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).
• Wearing of protective clothing and equipment may be required as situations warrant.

Qualifications

• PGA Associate or PGA Class A Membership preferred.
• 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 individuals, groups, ages and interests.
• Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities.
• 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.