Recreation Aid
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) · Great Lakes, IL · 3 days ago
OTHRPart-time
Summary
The incumbent supports the Community Recreation Program by performing a variety of duties including Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) special events, MWR information/resources, command events, visiting ships or fleet support, community events, trips, tours, outings, party and picnic rental equipment, resale tickets, Library, Liberty, leisure skill classes and outdoor recreation or other similar MWR recreational services.
Responsibilities
- Performs assigned duties and provides necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information and support of recreation and fitness programs.
- Provides information concerning facilities and operation.
- Ensures adherence to regulations, safety and security procedures.
- Affixes routine reports and/or performs clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties.
- Supports recreation event set up and break down.
Requirements
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Must be able to obtain Emergency First Responder or CPR certification, Food Handlers and C.A.R.E training, where applicable within the first 90 days of employment.
- Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.
- Must be able to lift items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items.
- Work schedule is flexible and will vary as required by the needs of the program to include night, weekend, and holiday shifts as well as split days off.
Qualifications
- Must be able to learn MWR policies, rules and regulations, involving the Community Recreation program.
- Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Basic reading comprehension in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, and other guides.
- Basic custodial tasks, e.g. sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.
- Basic computer operations and keyboarding skills to include operation of point of sale systems as well as desktop computers.
- Basic arithmetic calculations, i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Basic customer service delivery methods to identify customer needs, deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues.
- Basic understanding of elements of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation department to answer customer questions and/or refer them to the appropriate activity.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Free Trainings, Certifications and Professional Development Opportunities
- Flexible Hours
- Advancement Opportunities
- Free Fitness Center Membership
- Onsite Childcare Options (with reduced rates)
- Tax Free Shopping at the Navy Exchange
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (complimentary access to health, financial, social, & legal services)
- Access to American Forces Travel (discounted leisure travel, entertainment, concert & attraction tickets)
- Access to On Base Entertainment and Events
- Access to Recreation Centers (reduced rates for movies, bowling, party/picnic gear rental, golf)
- More!