Recreation Assistant (Facilities Operator) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Recreation Assistant (bowling center)
Air Combat Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
North Carolina
Salary
$15.75 - $15.75
per hour
Type
Closes
February 8, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working at a bowling center on an Air Force base, where you'll handle customer service like assigning lanes, renting shoes, selling pro shop items, and managing the snack bar during busy times.
You'll also collect fees, reconcile cash at the end of shifts, prepare bank deposits, and ensure the facility is secure when closing.
It's a good fit for someone who enjoys customer-facing roles in a recreational setting, has basic cash-handling skills or is willing to learn, and can pass a background check—experience isn't strictly required, so entry-level applicants with volunteer or related work could qualify.
Key Requirements
- Practical knowledge of recreational activities, especially bowling center operations, rules, and procedures
- Ability to operate a cash register and handle cash transactions safely
- Satisfactory completion of a National Check with Inquiries (NACI) background check
- Experience reconciling cash, preparing bank deposits, and verifying funds (paid, unpaid, or volunteer)
- Customer service skills for answering inquiries, reserving lanes, and assisting with events
- Ability to perform physical tasks like removing bowling pins and securing the facility
- Eligibility preferences such as Military Spouse, Veteran, or Transition Hiring Preference
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Phantom Lanes Bowling Center at Seymour Johnson AFB.
Operates the customer service desk, assigns lanes to be used, rents shoes, and sells items in the pro shop. Reserves bowling lanes and collects fees.
Reconciles cash at close of shift for front counter and snack bar. Operates the snack bar cash register and reconciles cash at the close of shift. Prepares bank deposits. Verifies Bingo funds.
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, 02/08/2026 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: Preferred practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules and procedures associated with the day to day business operations in a bowling center.
It is desirable to have the ability to operate a cash register, safeguard and handle cash; however no experience is required.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Check with Inquires (NACI) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
Preforms a variety of duties within the bowling center to include manning the customer service desk, assigns lanes to be used, rents shoes, and sells items in the pro shop.
Reserves bowling lanes and collects fees. Reconciles cash at the close of shift for front counter and snack bar. Operates cash register in the snack bar during the busy meal periods.
Counts and verifies monies from both front counter and snack bar. Prepares form 1876 and daily bank deposits.
Answers customer inquires concerning special events and other related bowling center activities. Counts and verifies change fund and Bingo payout envelope. Ensures safe is secure at the close of day.
Ensures building is secures at close of day. Displays and sells merchandise in the Bowling Pro Shop. Will remove bowling pins from the gutter if needed. Preforms other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12875845
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