Recreation Specialist
Air Force Global Strike Command
Posted: April 9, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
This entry-level job involves helping run recreational activities at a community center on a military base in Texas, such as setting up spaces, handling equipment, taking payments, and assisting with events.
It's a part-time role with guaranteed 20 hours per week and benefits, open to everyone with no prior experience required.
A good fit would be someone who enjoys working with people, is organized, and has an interest in sports or group activities.
This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Community Centers. This is a Regular Part Time position with guaranteed 20 hours per week.
Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits. 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, 04/16/2026 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: This is an entry level position, no experience is required. Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures is desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.
Knowledge of recreational activities, rules and procedures. 2. Ability to safeguard and handle cash.
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.
All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s) **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration.
If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Major Duties:
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/12929679
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