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Recreation Assistant (Community)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Newport News, VA

$17 / hour

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This role supports a military recreation program by managing facilities, organizing activities, and serving community members who use MWR services. It suits someone with customer service experience and an interest in leisure programming who can handle administrative tasks, coordinate events, and maintain equipment inventories.

Our summary, not Commander, Navy Installations Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Customer service experience or recreation activity background
  • Ability to organize and plan special events
  • Independent work capability and sound decision-making
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Knowledge of leisure activity principles and procedures
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to maintain records and compile reports
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Computer and office software proficiency

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Navy MWR mission and community recreation scope
  • Experience with recreation facility operations
  • Ability to develop partnerships with external organizations

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