Recreation Assistant - Marina

I.  INTRODUCTION

This position is located within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department’s Community Recreation - Marina aboard Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.  The purpose of this position is to provide program support for Marina and Community Recreation Activities for the assigned Sailing Center or Marina Facility.

II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General (Duties include but are not limited to):

  • Prepares and maintains required administrative reports and forms (e.g., utilization data, financial forms, procurement forms, invoices).
  • Perform numerous duties for successful daily operations (e.g., collection of fees; completion of retail sales transactions on point of sales, receipt book, or cash register; walk-through of parking lot and dock areas).
  • Demonstrates safe use of equipment and techniques for various activities in marina settings.
  • Provides pre-programmed and impromptu activities pertaining to Marina or aquatic settings; such as but not limited to stand-up paddling or canoeing.
  • Briefs customers on safety procedures and techniques for using rental gear and performing pre and post rental gear inspection.
  • Maintains effective controls for receipt and safekeeping of all cash associated with the fees and sales of the Marina or Sailing Facility.
  • Monitors use of supplies to ensure internal controls and accountability are maintained.
  • Ensures adherence to loss prevention for program resources, cash or pilfer-able items.
  • Maintains various contracts, files, regulations, manuals and directives related to marina operations.
  • Maintains and coordinates the master event schedule for all programs at the facility and ensures all changes are reported to the immediate supervisor.
  • Ensures all events, program schedules and marina information are sent to the marketing office monthly in addition to ensuring they are all advertised.
  • Prepares and reviews outgoing correspondence and reports ensuring proper format.
  • Assists management with administrative duties such as month end inventory, answering phones, signing up participants for programs, and other clerical duties.
  • Operates government owned motor vehicles to drive to and from marinas and sailing facilities.

 

III. REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge of the goals, philosophy, principles, and methods of procedures used in organizing, planning, administrating and conducting facility operations.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal Guidelines concerning Marina Operations.
  • Knowledge of the daily operations of the facility to be able to answer questions from patrons.
  • Knowledge of the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs for recreation or marina operations.
  • Knowledge of recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures in a recreation program activity.
  • Knowledge of boating terminology, watercraft operation and maintenance, water and boating safety, handling of boats (e.g., launching, mooring, etc.), boating equipment and facilities, and recreational boating activities.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to follow instructions, present options and recommend solutions.
  • Ability to work independently demonstrates excellent customer service techniques and makes sound decisions.
  • Ability to effectively operate office machines including cash registers and computers.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer and perform basic word processing and spreadsheet tasks using Microsoft and site-specific software.
  • Ability to maintain accurate reports and records and military style documents.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • The selected candidate MUST successfully pass a physical examination to determine fitness for duty.
  • Obtain a Brown Card from the Ministry of Labor and US Visa as proof of eligibility to work with the US Government.
  •  Must obtain and complete required training certificates within 90 days and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of the Community Recreation Program.
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    • First Aid Certification
    • National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Safe Boating Certification, or equivalent.
  • Must successfully complete a National Agency Check or equivalent background screening upon selection and periodically thereafter as computer access is required.
  • The selected candidate will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit.

 

This position requires the incumbent to drive a vehicle around the installation. A valid driver’s license is required at the time of hire.

EVALUATION: Candidates will be evaluated on quality and nature of the experience pertinent to the position.  Application must show sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the Recreation Assistant. 

Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to address the above job requirements and submit them with application.  Applications should include all experience including dates of employment, training, education, or other information that is relevant to the announced vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY: 

  • Resume should be no more than two (2) pages (required).
  • Resume, MUST include month and year of employment for each position (required)
  • Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume.

 

Submit resume/application to: E-mail resume to:  mariacarmencita.d.alumpe.fn@us.navy.mil The job title and announcement number (2026-029) MUST appear in the subject line or on your resume. Failure to include this information will result in them not being considered for the position.

Resumes that contain PII (Personally Identifiable Information such as birth dates, religious affiliations, pictures, passport numbers, etc.) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) information will be rated as INELIGIBLE.).

NOTE: Management reserves the right to fill the vacancy by methods other than merit staffing procedures (i.e., non-competitive placements in lieu of, or as exceptions to competitive procedures) or cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.