RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)
Air Mobility Command
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Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)
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Recreation Aid (Outdoor Recreation)
Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run outdoor recreation programs at a military base in Illinois, such as preparing areas for activities, handling equipment rentals like boats and campers, managing cash transactions, and keeping facilities clean.
It's a flexible part-time role with no prior experience required, making it ideal for friendly, organized people who enjoy working with the public and outdoor settings, including veterans, military spouses, or anyone interested in community recreation.
Key Requirements
- No prior experience required, but practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures is preferred
- Ability to safeguard and handle cash, including operating a cash register and completing reports/deposits
- Skill in using and maintaining recreation equipment and facilities, such as checking for defects and performing minor repairs
- Working knowledge of computer programs like Microsoft Office and basic typing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with the public, taking reservations, and notifying participants
- Ability to assist with group activities, clean facilities, and maintain outdoor areas like picnic pavilions and archery ranges
- Must provide proof of eligibility preferences (e.g., veteran status, military spouse) if claimed
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Scott AFB Outdoor Recreation.
This is a Flexible position 0 - 40 hours per week 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, 03/27/2026 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: No experience is required. Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules and procedures is preferred.
Ability to safeguard and handle cash and skill in the use and maintenance of various recreation equipment and facilities are desirable.
Working knowledge of computer programs, i.e., Microsoft Office, and typing skills are desirable. Must possess skill in dealing with public. Major Duties:
Prepares recreation areas for scheduled activities; records attendance; takes reservations and payment for programs; notifies participants of scheduled changes.
Checks equipment before rental and upon return for discrepancies, i.e., torn or frayed material, defective parts, etc., makes necessary adjustments for replacing minor parts when necessary and reports all major repairs needed to supervisor/maintenance team.
Accomplishes completed walk around checklists for all rental items such as boats, campers, etc., before and after rental.
Maintains the facility in a neat and orderly manner, keeping display items clean and dusted.
Assists with group activities/trips, which require more than one staff member to monitor; cleans facilities, POV resale lot, FAMCAMP, RV storage lot, Picnic Pavilions, and Archery Range.
Operates cash register, maintains a change fund, completed required cashier reports/deposits, and rings fees/makes reservations.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12906454
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