MWR Recreation Assistant
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Posted: March 3, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Recreation Aid
United States Space Force
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping organize and run recreational activities at a Space Force base in California, such as setting up areas for sports and events, renting out equipment, handling payments, and ensuring everything is safe and ready for participants.
It's a flexible role open to almost anyone, including volunteers, and focuses on keeping community fun and organized.
A good fit would be someone who enjoys working with people, is reliable with details like cash and inventory, and has an interest in outdoor or group activities, even without prior experience.
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 (desirable but not required)
- Experience in paid, unpaid, or volunteer roles related to recreation (including programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCorps)
- Ability to set up and check safety of indoor/outdoor facilities, tools, and equipment
- Capability to manage reservations, payments, attendance, and inventory
- Willingness to assist with group activities and special events
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 30 FSS/Community Services Flight Outdoor Recreation. 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 Skill in the use and maintenance of various recreational equipment and facilities are desirable; however, no experience is required.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities. Takes reservations and payment for trips and tours, records attendance and notifies participants of schedule changes.
Responsible for renting out 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, and 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. 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/12902030
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