RECREATION AID (OUTDOOR RECREATION) - DIX
Air Mobility Command
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RECREATION ASSISTANT (BOWLING) - DIX
Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Fort Dix, New Jersey
Salary
$19.10 - $19.10
per hour
Type
Closes
April 17, 2026More Air Force jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves running the front desk at a bowling center on a military base, where you'll help customers rent lanes and shoes, sell items from the pro shop, and teach basic bowling skills.
You'll also handle cash, organize events like leagues and tournaments, and keep the facility running smoothly by managing equipment and supplies.
It's a great fit for someone friendly with customer service experience, who enjoys sports and working in a community setting, especially if they've worked in recreation or handled money before.
Key Requirements
- Experience in bowling center operations, including rules, leagues, and tournaments
- Knowledge of bowling machinery, equipment, and lane maintenance
- Cash handling skills, including receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, and accountability methods
- Strong oral and written communication abilities
- Skill in interacting with the public and providing customer service
- Basic supply management techniques, such as conducting inventories
- Ability to instruct on equipment use and bowling techniques
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Bowling Facility, Fort Dix, New Jersey. 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, 04/17/2026 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 preferred.
Working knowledge of bowling machinery and equipment and bowling lane care preferred.
Must have 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.
Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. Prior experience in basic supply techniques is desirable. Major Duties:
Responsible for manning the customer service desk within the bowling center. 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.
Insures 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.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12917437
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