Recreation Assistant (Sports Official) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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CYS Sports and Fitness Assistant (Equipment & Facilities) NF-03
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Salary
$46,310 - $53,635
per year
Type
Closes
February 10, 2026More Army jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing sports and fitness equipment and facilities for youth programs at a military base in Hawaii, including instructing kids on safe equipment use, maintaining inventory, performing safety checks, and operating groundskeeping tools.
It's a hands-on role focused on keeping recreational areas safe and well-stocked for children and youth.
A good fit would be someone with experience in recreation or maintenance who enjoys working with kids, stays physically active, and has strong customer service skills.
Key Requirements
- Progressively responsible work experience in equipment and facility maintenance, inventory, ordering, and instructing
- Knowledge and skills in using various types of recreation equipment
- Strong customer relations skills
- Physically able to walk, bend, stoop, stand routinely, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to instruct children and youth on proper equipment use
- Experience in safety and accident prevention programs
- Proficiency in operating athletic field maintenance equipment like lawn mowers, tractors, and trimmers
Full Job Description
This position is located on the Island of Oahu Youth Sports and Fitness. This position is entitled to 8.64% COLA (Island of Oahu). COLA is subject to change without notice.
Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DFMWR) CYS Employee Childcare Fee Discounts Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
First Child: 100% childcare fee discount and 25% thereafter for CYS employees. Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: 1.
Progressively responsible work experience that provided knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance, inventory, ordering and instructing 2. Use of various recreation equipment 3.
Good customer relations skills 4. Must be physical able to walk, bend, stoop, stand on a routine basis 5. Lift supplies and equipment weighing up 50 pounds Major Duties:
- Apply a practical knowledge of youth recreational activities and skills in the use of various types of recreation equipment. Instruct children/youth on proper use of variety of equipment. Issues/receives recreational equipment.
- Identifies age-appropriate equipment for procurement, selects vendor, and purchases gear/equipment as needed. Maintain hand receipts and collects all inventoried items. Inspects supplies and equipment for damage.
- Ensures sufficient supplies are on hand and equipment in good condition. Assists in setting up sports events and may assist in athletic programs as needed. Maintains an effective safety and accident prevention program.
- Conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas. Recommends purchase of equipment required to maintain proper facility safety compliance.
- Operates various types of equipment for athletic field maintenance (lawn mowers, tractors with attachments, edging and pruning tools, trimmers, rakes, etc. Applies fertilizer, seed, and herbicides. Collects and empties trash containers.
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