RECREATION ASSISTANT (FITNESS)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Posted: February 5, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Virginia
Salary
$16.50 - $16.50
per hour
Type
Closes
This job is for a recreation assistant at a bowling center on an Air Force base in Virginia, where you'll handle customer service, manage lane assignments, rent equipment, and assist with events like leagues and tournaments.
It's a flexible role with no guaranteed hours but up to 40 per week, open to the public.
A good fit would be someone friendly with customer-facing experience, basic knowledge of bowling, and comfort handling cash and basic operations.
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Langley Lanes on Langley AFB, VA. This is a flexible position guaranteed 0 hours per week but can be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week.
The primary purpose of this position incumbent is reponsible for manning the customer service desk within the bowling center. 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, 02/23/2026 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.
Knowledge of bowling machinery and equipment and bowling lane care.
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.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and possess skill in dealing with the public. Prior experience in basis supply techniques is desirable. 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.
Inform 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.
Assist 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 as set up and rules and regulation observed. Opens and closes the bowling facility as required. Sells Pour Cards for beer wall.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12880262
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