Recreation Assistant - Community Recreation
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Posted: January 20, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Lead Recreation Assistant NF-03
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a small team of recreation staff at an Army base, overseeing daily activities like sports, fitness, and aquatics programs, while also jumping in to help with events and ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
It's a hands-on role that requires organizing team tasks, training new hires, and supporting fun community events.
A good fit would be someone with experience in recreation or customer service who enjoys working with people, leading groups, and staying active in a team environment.
Key Requirements
- Work experience or education directly related to recreation duties
- Six months of experience training new employees
- Six months of experience supporting recreational activities with skills in facilities and equipment
- Six months of experience leading or coordinating a team in a customer service recreation setting
- Knowledge of safety, operational, and reporting procedures
- Ability to lead and review work for 3-12 employees
- Practical knowledge of recreational activities and materials
Full Job Description
This position is located at JBLM MWR Sports, Fitness & Aquatics - Multiple Locations.
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Incentives and Bonuses Incentives 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: Work experience or education directly related to the duties to be performed.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Six months of experience training new employees.
Six months of experience in support of recreational activities applying recreational skills to facilities and equipment.
Six months of experience leading or coordinating a team in a customer service recreation environment, ensuring adherence to safety, operational, and daily reporting procedures. Major Duties:
- Leads a staff of 3-12 employees who perform work up to the NF-0189-03 level. Leads and reviews work assignments on a daily, weekly, or longer basis. May train lower graded or new employees. Sets the pace of work to be performed.
- Serves as a recreation assistant in support of recreational activities applying a practical knowledge of recreational activities and skills in the use of recreation materials, and facilities.
- May be required to help plan, conduct, publicize and arrange support for a variety of sponsored events, social activities, tournaments and related functions.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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