Recreation Assistant Job in Naval Academy, MD

Vacancy No. 25-060 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $18.00 to $18.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 11/20/2025 Close Date 12/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Academy, MD


Summary

The Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting in the daily operations and facility usage across all athletic centers at the Brigade Sports Complex, NABSD, to ensure customer satisfaction in a safe, clean environment by performing necessary work and supervision of team members. A multi-faceted position in a fast-paced, exciting environment. BSC employees often learn a variety of new skills, such as driving the ice resurfacer, ice rink maintenance, skate sharpening, and racket stringing.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

  • The Rec Assistant works 5-8 hours morning or evening shifts, 2-4 days per week. Primarily weekend shifts, with occasional weekdays for training and events.
  • Greet guests and members of the facility and provide customer service operations to include facility information and offerings and payment processing
  • Manage BSC front desk phone, answer questions, schedule tennis court time, and take messages
  • Use Point of Sale (POS) system to accept payment for facility offerings, court reservations, guest fees, member enrollments, group classes, etc. Follow daily transaction, opening and closeout procedures
  • Monitor activities and patrons within the facility enforcing rules and policies and ensuring safe conditions, and report any unsafe conditions to the manager
  • Provide customers service relations for scheduled birthday parties, ensure the safe and satisfied delivery of contracted requirements for the event
  • Monitor ice skating activities within the Hockey Arena enforcing rules and policies and ensuring safe conditions, and report any unsafe conditions to the manager, issue and return ice skates to customers as required
  • Be familiar with and ensure that BSC rules and emergency and safety procedures are followed
  • Perform cleaning duties such as mopping, sweeping, taking out trash, and other janitorial duties as assigned
  • Fulfill all BSC training requirements
  • Enforce BSC rules and use decision-making skills to professionally and appropriately address rule infractions and other incidents
  • When proper training and approvals are obtained, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment (skate sharpener, racquet stinging machine, resurfacer, ice edger, compressors, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Operations & Front Desk Manager or Facility Supervisor
  • The work requires moderate walking, observing, working with hands, sometimes working with equipment, and moderate to heavy lifting
  • Work is performed in an office, various facilities, sometimes cold wet sports environment, crowded areas, and outdoors. Occasional exposure to some refrigeration chemicals (Freon, Glycol)

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
  • Probationary period: Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows:** Your application must include narratives for each KSA, using specific examples to demonstrate your qualifications and experience.

  1. Incumbent must meet one of the following requirements: Possess six (6) months of experience working in the sports and recreation industry (camp counselor, coach/recreational teacher or aid/assistant, sales associate in a recreation supplies shop, recreational activities coordinator, etc.); OR Successfully completed four (4) years of education beyond high school; OR Successfully completed 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. Experience in ice rink operations and maintenance is preferred.
  2. Experience in customer service, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  3. Demonstrated ability to multitask, adapt, be a self-starter, and be willing to learn new skills.
  4. Demonstrated ability to recognize proper identification for patrons, and enforce safety and emergency procedures.
  5. Experience using a POS (Point of Sale) system or Cash Register.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

This flexible position is not eligible for Benefits, but NABSD employee perks include:

  • Use of the Brigade Sports Complex
  • Shop at the Midshipmen Store
  • Shop at the Navy Exchange
  • Potential membership eligibility at the Naval Academy Club
  • Use of MWR facilities
  • Eligible to join Navy Federal Credit Union
  • Eligible for childcare with CDC & NAPS
  • Use of Employee Assistance Program

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

Required Documents

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a claimed preference.

  • Resume (not to exceed 2 pages)
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcript and/or Diploma ~ If using education screen-in for KSA #1
  • If Claiming Veterans Preference ~ DD-214 page 4
  • If Claiming Spousal Preference ~ Proof of Marriage and PCS Orders
  • If Claiming ICTAP Eligibility ~ Reduction in Force (RIF) notice and SF50 or equivalent)
  • Current or Former Federal Employee ~ SF50 or equivalent

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/

Online Application:https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/application-for-federal-employment-of-612/

Agency contact information

US Naval Academy NAF HRO
Email
nabsdjobs@usna.edu
Address
US Naval Academy NAF HRO
181 Wainwright Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
US

Next steps

All applicants must submit an application via the https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/website, and will receive an email confirming submission.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.