NLSA Recreation Assistant

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Opening Date:  08 October 2021                                               

Closing Date: Open Continuous Until 31 December 2021           

 Position:   Recreation Assistant (Community Recreation), NF-0189-02

Salary:   $11.64-$13.64 per hour, based on qualifications/experience.

Employment Category:  Flexible, 0-40 hours per week, with no benefits.  May require working night, weekend and holiday hours.  NOTE:  A flexible employee is one who serves in either a continuing or temporary (time limited) position, on a scheduled or unscheduled (as needed or intermittent) basis, up to 40 hours per week. Flexible employees are not eligible to participate in the CNIC benefit programs, nor are they entitled to earn or use leave including military leave, court leave, sick or annual leave.

Location:   Navy Lake Site Allatoona, Cartersville, GA, under operational control of MWR, Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, GA.  (Lake Allatoona is a 52-acre recreation area, just 30 miles north of Atlanta.  The Navy Lake Site offers rental cabins, RV/tent campsites, marina, lodge and conference facilities, retail store, beach and swimming area and an abundance of outdoor recreation space.)

Area of Consideration:   All Sources – NOTE:  Applicant does not have to have current SUBASE access.  If selected for position, access will be granted upon a favorable background check.

Relocation Expenses:  Not Authorized

Duties:  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, community events, recreational green space management, grab-n-go, movies, outdoor recreation and marinas. 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 using Point of Sales (POS) and computer programs.  Checks Community Recreation equipment and resources in and out, collects any applicable rental fees, inventories items and completes inspections upon return.  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. Tasks include submission of event after-action reports, patronage data collection and entering program data. Seeks ways to promote MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities. Develops working partnerships with offsite organizations (park districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) to support and benefit MWR programs.  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.

Qualifications:   

  • Combination of experience related to customer service and/or recreation activity based on functions.
  • Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • 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.

  • Knowledge of computers, office procedures and print production.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  

Work may require considerable physical exertion while instructing or guiding participants in a variety of activities. Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderate heavy items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items.  Work may require lifting items such as papers, books, rental equipment, and athletic equipment.  Work may require working outside for special events or leading outdoor outings or group trips.  Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule.  Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting.

Conditions of Employment:  Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position, and maintain a valid state drivers’ license in order to transport patrons.  Must be 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, upon being placed in the position OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days of being placed in the position.

“As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CNIC, if after November 22. CNIC will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CNIC a legally required exception from this requirement.”

Basis of Review:   Applicants will be evaluated based on experience and qualifications described above and presented in written format.