RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)
Air Education and Training Command
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RECREATION AID
Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run recreational activities at a lakeside annex in Texas, such as setting up event spaces, managing equipment, handling reservations and payments, and ensuring facilities are safe and ready for use.
It's an entry-level role with no prior experience required, making it ideal for outgoing individuals who enjoy working with people, organizing events, and staying active outdoors.
Volunteers or those with community service backgrounds would fit well.
Key Requirements
- Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures
- Ability to safeguard and handle cash
- Skill in using and maintaining recreational equipment and facilities
- No prior experience required, but volunteer or paid experience in recreation is beneficial
- Satisfactory completion of National Agency Check
- Ability to perform physical tasks like setting up areas and checking safety systems
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the LAKE TEXOMA ANNEX IN GRAYSON COUNTY. 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, 03/13/2026 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: Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules and procedures.
Ability to safeguard and handle cash and skill in the use and maintenance of various recreational equipment and facilities are desirable; however, no experience is required.
Subject to satisfactory completion of National Agency Check. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
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: Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities; records attendance; takes reservations and payment for trips and tours; notifies participants of schedule changes; arranges for equipment or tools, charging them out to participants, and checking them for condition on their return; decorates community or neighborhood centers or recreation centers for special events, activities, or parties; strings tennis or volleyball nets; lines base lines and base paths; sets up batting cages; checks the established safety system of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and areas, tools, and equipment; posts announcements of scheduled activities and answers inquiries about item, place, transportation, or other matters related to activities scheduled; takes inventory of authorized recreation supplies and equipment; and helps with group activities which require more than one staff monitor, performing specifically assigned tasks.
Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12901456
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