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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Recreation Assistant NF-03

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$31,305 - $38,500

per year

Closes

January 21, 2026More Army jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a recreation assistant at an Army base in Germany, where you'll help run outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and sports events, manage equipment, and organize group trips.

It's ideal for someone energetic who loves the outdoors and has hands-on experience leading fun group activities for military families.

No big incentives, but it's a chance to work in a supportive community setting abroad.

Key Requirements

  • Work experience or education in recreational activities or related fields
  • Practical knowledge of recreational activities and equipment use
  • Ability to instruct customers on proper equipment and program use
  • Experience planning, conducting, and publicizing special events, tournaments, and social activities
  • Skills in issuing/receiving equipment, collecting fees, and handling funds
  • Ability to clean and perform minor maintenance on facilities and equipment
  • Preferred: Ability to obtain Class 2/3 driver's license for vehicles with trailers
  • Preferred: Certifications or experience leading outdoor activities like kayaking, canoeing, skiing, hiking, archery, paintball, cycling, and equipment fitting

Full Job Description

This position is located at USAG Ansbach - FMWR, Outdoor Recreation Center, Ansbach, Germany. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Work experience or education directly related to the duties to be performed.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": - Ability to obtain a Class 2/3 license to drive vehicles with trailers.

- Certifications/experience leading groups in ODR activities such as kayaking, canoeing, skiing, hiking, archery, paintball, cycling, and bicycle maintenance, ski and snowboard equipment customer fitting.

- Experience managing groups on trips to various cities or outdoor areas. Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager.

All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager. Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made. Major Duties:

  • Serves as a Recreation Assistant in support of a recreational activity applying a practical knowledge of recreational activities and skills in the use of recreation equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Assist in the planning/establishing of objectives and goals for the facility. Instruct costumers in the proper us of equipment and programs within area of responsibility.
  • Sets up recreational areas for sporting events serving as an official as required. Helps plan, conduct, publicize, and arrange support for a variety of sponsored special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions.
  • Issues/receives recreational equipment to authorized users. Collects applicable fees for items issued, accounts for monies, safeguards funds and makes daily deposits.
  • Cleans and performs minor maintenance on facility equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O4NAFJJ-26-12865555