Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Adventures)
Air Combat Command
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Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)
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RECREATION ASSISTANT
Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a recreation assistant at a bowling center on an Air Force base in Nebraska, where you'll help customers by assigning lanes, renting equipment, selling items, and teaching bowling basics.
You'll also handle opening and closing the facility, organizing events like leagues and tournaments, and keeping track of inventory and cash.
It's a good fit for someone friendly who enjoys working with people, has customer service experience, and is interested in sports or recreation, even if they don't have prior bowling knowledge.
Key Requirements
- Experience in customer service and dealing with the public, including oral and written communication
- Basic knowledge of bowling operations, rules, leagues, and tournaments (highly desired but not required)
- Familiarity with handling cash, receipts, disbursements, and accountability controls (highly desired)
- Working knowledge of bowling machinery, equipment maintenance, and lane care (highly desired)
- Ability to instruct participants on equipment use and bowling techniques
- Prior experience in basic supply techniques and inventory management
- Successful completion of a Tier 1 background investigation
- Minimum age of 19 to handle and serve alcohol
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Peace Keeper Lanes at Offutt AFB. 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, 02/25/2026 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: Experience which provides a basic knowledge and understanding of bowling center operations including the rules related to bowling and organization of leagues and tournaments highly desired, but not required.
Working knowledge of bowling machinery and equipment and bowling lane care highly desired, but not required.
Experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, or other processing of cash items when this includes direct handling of cash items, and use of cash accountability control methods highly desired, but not required.
Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Skill in dealing with the public. Prior experience in basic supply techniques is desirable.
Condition(s) of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.
Must meet the minimum age requirement of 19 years in order to handle and serve alcohol. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Assigns lanes to be used, operates control console, rents shoes and sells items in the pro shop.
Conducts inventories of pro shop items may be required to inventory snack bar resale items, facility equipment and other supply items.
Demonstrates and instructs participants on the proper use of equipment and provides guidance and instruction on bowling techniques.
Informs supervisor of equipment malfunctions as well as other items needing maintenance or repair.
May supervise, lead, oversee and/or coordinate the daily activities of other employees engaged in the performance of their duties.
Assists in advertising and recruiting participants for leagues, tournaments, special events and open play activities.
May be required to schedule and administer these activities in the capacity of league secretary or tournament director.
Ensures activities are properly scheduled, facilities are set up and rules and regulations are observed. Opens and closes the bowling facility as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12893242
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