Recreation Assistant Job in Sigonella Sicily, Italy

Summary

This job is open to

• Military spouses

• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Duties

• 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.
• Collects fees from customers associated with sales of tickets, retail and rental items, as well as from 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.
• 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, 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.
• 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. Tasks include 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, all of which are accomplished through a variety of means, including computer software programs which track resource inventories, patron usage/comments, and program standards metrics.
• Assists in the planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of MWR programs and special events.
• Performs entertainment and promotion scheduling.
• Seeks ways to promote MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base.
• Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) 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.
• Initiates and follows up on maintenance trouble calls to get equipment/facility issues resolved.
• Performs other duties as assigned as they pertains to the duties of this position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Work schedule is subject to change and may include working mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.
• Will be required to obtain Emergency First Responder or CPR/First Aid/AED certification, Customer Service Training and Alcohol Safety Certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Position may involve long periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending and lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally heavier items.
• Position may require working outside for special events or outdoor outings.
• Male candidates born after December 31, 1959, and at least 18 years of age, are required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System (Attach proof of registration).
• Eligible candidates must possess: No-Fee Passport, Sponsor's Orders or Command-sponsorship authorization, and sojourner's permit/application letter.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on closing date of 7 March 2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12701148

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-usastaffing@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.