Recreation Aid

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Arnold Fitness Center. This position is flexible with no minimum guaranteed hours (meaning you could work between 0-40 hours per week depending upon need of facility) and no standard benefits. Light to medium physical effort, ability to lift, move, carry items up to 50 pounds. Drug tested position- must be minimum age of 18 to qualify

Duties

• Operations and maintenance of the Fitness Center and Sports Programs, Golf Course and Outdoor Recreation Programs; Performs and/or assists other recreation assistants or specialists in the operation and maintenance of indoor and/or outdoor recreational facilities. Types of duties include but are not limited to the following: Operating a front desk operation or point of sale system. Maintains a reservation system. Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities; records attendance; ensures only authorized patrons use the facility and equipment; Ensures reserved areas are ready for use by customers; notifies participants of schedule changes; posts announcements of scheduled activities and answers inquiries about items, place, transportation, or other matters related to activities scheduled; Provides assistance to facilitate users by explaining function and features available. Helps with group activities which require more than one staff monitor, performing specifically assigned tasks. Arranges for equipment or tools, charging them out to participants, and checking them for condition on their return; ensures lockers are clean and operable. Checks the established safety system of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and areas, tools, and equipment; takes inventory of authorized recreation supplies and equipment; Provides manager with a list of re-order needs. Decorates community or neighborhood centers or recreation centers for special events, activities, or parties; cleans facility and equipment as required. As required, relays instruction from supervisor to co-workers and volunteers. Subject to an irregular tour of duty to include nights, weekends and holidays. May operate government vehicles (Pick-ups, 15 passenger vans, carts) to transport supplies and/or passengers. Performs other related duties as assigned. (Golf Course and Outdoor Recreation Programs have additional responsibilities) If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13090628

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/05/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Experience in clerical or other office related work desired. Basic computer skills are required. Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures desired but not required. Ability to safeguard and handle cash. Skill in the use and maintenance of various recreational equipment and facilities are desirable; however, no experience is required. Must be able to follow simple to moderate instructions. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Required documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.