RECREATION AID (LIFEGUARD)
Air Force Materiel Command
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RECREATION ASSISTANT
Air Force Materiel Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run a golf course at a military base, including managing the pro shop, assisting customers with rentals and sales, scheduling events like tournaments and lessons, and keeping everything clean and safe.
It's a hands-on role in a recreational setting, perfect for someone who enjoys golf, customer service, and outdoor activities.
A good fit would be an enthusiastic person with experience in retail or sports operations, who is reliable and good with people.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of golf course operations, including rules of golf, equipment sales, repairs, tournament organization, and handicapping
- Experience handling funds, credit cards, and cash accountability methods
- Proficiency in running a POS system or cash register
- Ability to provide customer guidance on golf equipment, rentals, and instruction recommendations
- Skills in scheduling tee times, clinics, lessons, and tournaments
- Capability to maintain pro shop cleanliness, merchandise displays, and enforce safety rules
- Relevant paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work in similar roles
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Tinker Golf Course. 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, 03/25/2026 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: Knowledge of golf course operations including the rules of golf, equipment sale and repair, tournament organization and handicapping.
Handling funds/credit cards and cash accountability control methods. Running a POS system (cash register). Major Duties:
Performs and/or assists in the operation and maintenance of the golf course pro shop, driving range, course starter, course marshal, cart rental, club storage and caddy activities.
Provides patron guidance for selection of golf equipment and merchandise. Recommends appropriate level of golf instruction to interested patrons.
Encourages patron interest in scheduled golf events and tournaments. Schedules tee times, golf clinics, lessons and tournaments.
Assists patrons with golf club rental, assigns golf carts, sells pro-shop merchandise, processes patron special orders, and informally demonstrates equipment usage.
Explains course safety rules and regulations to patrons. Receives and logs merchandise and creates merchandise displays. Ensures all sales, fees and charges are rung up on the cash register.
Responsible for maintaining the pro shop in a neat, clean and orderly condition. Ensures only authorized patrons use golf course and facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12895097
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