Recreation Technician

The Recreation Technician will be based at one of three locations in Iraq and serve the Life Support Services contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for assisting the Recreation Services Coordinators on accomplishing Recreation Services programs and facility operations in accordance with the MWR Annex, SOPs, and Amentum Management objectives, and will report to the Recreation Services Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Oversee all facets of the MWR operation. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the gyms and other areas of responsibility.
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility and act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Ensure bulletin boards are up to date with recent and upcoming flyers, as well as provide assistance in setting up and tear down of compound wide events and programs.
• Adhere to SOP procedures, work instructions, and Amentum policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:
  • Must Speak, Understand, Read and Write English
  • Two (2) years’ experience in customer service-related field.
  • One (1) year experience working in sports/recreation related field
  • Maintenance experience with fitness machines.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Knowledge in coordination and major sports regulations.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Commitment to maintaining a high-performance team, which delivers customer service excellence.
  • Exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
  • Good physical condition to endure long periods of standing when overseeing programs, recurring bending, stooping, stretching, twisting and heavy lifting (over 50 pounds), and demonstration of physical fitness techniques.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED.
• Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages. Valid drivers’ license from Home of Record.
• Security Vetting: Already possess a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification level for the duration of the contract.
• Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

• Department of State experience.
• One (1) year of international experience in challenging locations, preferably working in the Middle East, with a working knowledge of customs and cultural differences.
• Experience working with Amentum.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting MWR operations.
• Experience providing excellent customer services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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