Recreation Assistant (Liberty)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
This job in plain English
Commander, Navy Installations Command is hiring 4 Recreation Assistants at Fort Story in Virginia Beach, VA, for the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program. The work is on an intermittent schedule, meaning hours are as needed, and no travel is required. The job is non-sensitive, not represented by a union, and does not involve remote or telework.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.
What you would do
- Provide customer service and information for recreation programs and activities
- Collect fees from ticket, rental, class and trip sales using point of sale systems
- Check out and inspect recreation equipment and track inventory
- Help run workshops, clinics, events and day and weekend trips
- Help plan, promote and run MWR programs and special events
Do you qualify for NF-2?
With experience: You need a combination of experience in customer service and/or recreation activity-based work. The announcement does not state a number of years or a grade-matched level. Salary depends on experience and/or education.
With education: The announcement says this position has no education requirement.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid driver's license
- CARE training
- EFR or CPR certification
- Food Handler certification
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume showing your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) for this job
- Proof of education, training and licenses, including college transcripts as applicable
- Notice of separation if claiming DOD NAF Business Based Action priority consideration
- Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
- DD-214 Member-4 page and supporting papers if claiming veterans' preference
- Most recent SF-50 or PAR if you are or were a federal employee
How you will be rated: Your resume is checked for eligibility and qualifications, then rated on how well it shows your knowledge, skills and abilities using set criteria. The best qualified applicants go to the hiring manager, and interviews may be held. Failing to provide required documents may affect your eligibility.
Tips for this job:
- Complete the online questionnaire and upload every required document before the closing date shown on the announcement
- Describe your customer service and recreation experience with clear, specific examples, dates and hours
- Plan to earn CARE, EFR or CPR, and Food Handler certifications, which are due within 90 days after placement
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Intermittent work schedule. Specific hours and shifts are not stated, but duties mention shift-end reports and weekend trips.
Conditions of employment:
- Pass all applicable records and background checks
- Pass the E-Verify employment verification check; any discrepancies must be resolved
- Valid driver's license to transport patrons off base
- CARE training, EFR or CPR certification, and Food Handler certification within 90 days after placement
- REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other accepted ID needed for base access starting May 7, 2025
- Selection may be tentative until requirements are complete; subject to reference checks and a National Agency Background Check
- Drug-free workplace; illegal drug use can lead to removal from federal service
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $17.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-2 · Nonappropriated fund
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Intermittent
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 4
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)
- Announcement
- 26-13073656
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