Recreation Assistant – Liberty in Paradise

About the opportunity

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Programs Branch; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH), Honolulu, HI. The purpose of this position is to provide customer service to patrons and perform a variety of duties in support of the MWR community recreation program located at Liberty in Paradise. Duties include checking patron eligibility, providing information, opening and closing facilities, collecting fees, processing registrations, checking equipment in and out, conducting inventories, and assisting in administering workshops and trips.

Salary and benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $19.19 PH
• Salary dependent on experience and/or education
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment

Who can apply?

• Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e., Associates Degree in Recreation, Marketing or closely related field) and/or two years equivalent recreation work experience
• Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity-based functions
• Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities
• Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must have strong customer service skills
• Employee is required to have a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain license validation to transport patrons off-base within 90 days of employment
• Must be C.A.R.E trained, hold an Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification, and hold a current Food Handler certification, or be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days of employment

Required documents

• Resume
• Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

When to apply

• Date posted: 2026-09-04
• Application close date: 2026-09-18 at 11:59 PM (EST)

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account or create one
• Complete the online application questionnaire
• Submit the required documents specified in the announcement by the closing date
• Ensure the complete application package is submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/18/2026

Additional information

• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRH Installations.
• Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.
• Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace.