Recreation Aid

summary

this position is located at community recreation, morale, welfare and recreation department,
nas jrb new orleans tickets and travel office. the purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in support of mwr tickets and travel program, special events, information/resources, community events, outings, or other similar mwr recreational services.

in order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

• performs assigned dutiesand 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.
• may assists in maintaining routine reports and/or performs clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties.
• performs numerous functions in support of recreation and fitness program delivery to include inventory control, equipment inspection, restocking, point of sale system operation and cash handling.
• operates a cash register, point of sale (pos) system, processes product or service transactions including equipment loan, rentals, resale, and program registration; receives payments and makes change.
• greets patrons in person, answers the telephone, takes messages, handles customer requests, makes referrals to the appropriate staff member.
• adheres to navmed p-5010 sanitation requirements.
• provides support for recreation event set up and break down.
• performs other duties as assigned.

• must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• must successfully pass the e-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• you must go through a personal identity verification (piv) process that requires two forms of identification from the form i-9.
• a valid state driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.
• selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• work may involve periods of standing as well as some bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• requires c.a.r.e (controlling alcohol risks effectively) trained, hold an emergency first responder (efr) or cpr first aid certification and hold a current food handler certification or be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days.
• may work at multiple community recreation facilities with work performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.

resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (ksas) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and ksas.

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.

a qualified candidate must possess the following:

• general experience of 0-3 months and/or high school diploma or equivalent - is preferred but not required.
• knowledge of the mwr department in order to answer customer questions and/or refer customers to the appropriate activity.
• skilled in keyboarding to include operation of point of sale systems as well as desktop computers.
• ability to perform basic computer operations.
• ability to read and comprehend in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, and other guides.
• ability to perform basic custodial tasks (e.g., sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.).
• ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• ability to identify customer needs, deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues.
• ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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…