MWR Recreation Assistant (San Nicolas Island)
Department of the Navy
Summary
Incumbent is assigned to one or more specialized recreational activities such as the following: Community Activities, ITT Office, Campsites/Cottages, Arts & Crafts, Fitness/Athletics, Golf Course, Skeet Range, Youth Activities, Bowling Centers & Stables. May oversee sale of retail items associated with activities. Ensures adherence to safety rules and regulations. Performs other related duties assigned.
REMOTE & ISOLATED duty station- lodging is included On Site at SNI only.
Duties
- Performs and/or assists in the operation of the recreation activity.
- Based on established policies, incumbent carries out assigned phases of designated activity applying an understanding of the interest and needs of program participants.
- Typical assignments may include: establishing schedules of events; applying rules and regulations in supervising assigned youth participants in indoor and outdoor activities; setting up gymnasiums and playing fields for sports events; scheduling and conducting tours and field trips.
- Demonstrates procedures common to the activities, and instructs in the use of related equipment.
- Conducts instructional classes in the recreational area.
- Helps to plan and coordinates details of recreational activities and maintains related supplies.
- Assists in planning, scheduling and publicizing various activities to attract and motivate participants. II.
- 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 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.
- Assists in processing customer Internet registrations (i.e. Net Near You), initial log-ins and event registrations.
- 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 with recruitment, training and scheduling of Community Recreation staff.
- Actively supports the command statement on adherence to EEO principles and policies.
- Assists in the planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of MWR programs and special events.
- Performs entertainment and promotion scheduling.
- Assists in updating of electronic and multi-media support tools, as needed.
- Seeks ways to promote MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base.
- Promotes use of recreational E-reading resources available through online MWR Library Program resources.
- 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.
- Adheres to Navmed P-5010 sanitation requirements.
- Initiates and follows up on maintenance trouble calls to get equipment/facility issues resolved.
- Provides support for Community Recreation event set up and break down.
- Performs other duties as assigned as they pertains to the duties of this position.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
- Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
- Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
- Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
About this role
The MWR Recreation Assistant (San Nicolas Island) position with the Department of the Navy is based in San Nicolas Island, California. Incumbent is assigned to one or more specialized recreational activities such as the following: Community Activities, ITT Office, Campsites/Cottages, Arts & Crafts, Fitness/Athletics, Golf Course, Skeet Range, Youth Activities, Bowling Centers & Stables. The role pays $22.00 per hour.
Day to day, the role performs and/or assists in the operation of the recreation activity. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal recreation services experience this MWR Recreation Assistant (San Nicolas Island) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this MWR Recreation Assistant (San Nicolas Island) position with the Department of the Navy in San Nicolas Island, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $22.00 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in San Nicolas Island, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 12, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
