Recreation Assistant (Swim Instructor)
Pacific Air Forces
Posted: March 18, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Pacific Air Forces
Department of the Air Force
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$16.50 - $17
per hour
Type
Closes
This job involves working at a marina on a U.S. Air Force base in Japan, helping customers with boat rentals, equipment sales, and facility maintenance while handling payments and reservations.
It's a customer-facing role that includes stocking merchandise, organizing events, and ensuring safety standards are met.
A good fit would be someone with friendly service skills, basic retail experience, and the ability to live and work overseas on a military base.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Kadena Marina on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Who May Apply: Open to those with SOFA Sponsorship only.
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, 03/24/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan.
Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.
Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Must have customer service experience which required face-to-face and over the phone assistance. Cash handling experience is required.
Must have ability to communicate both orally, in writing, and in group settings. Must have basic computer skills. Ability to communicate in Japanese is highly desirable.
Must be physically mobile and be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Major Duties:
Performs and/or assists in the operation and maintenance of Marina facilities. Assists customers by providing information and services offered.
Policies and procedures for use of facilities and assisting with resale and rental operations. Takes reservations and accepts payment for services. Assists customers with resale merchandise.
Determines customer needs, describes features and benefits of various makes/models of equipment, checks proper fit, etc. Places special orders, rings up sales, and processes payments.
Assists customers with rental equipment in accordance with established safety standards and regulations. Checks condition of equipment upon return.
Completes required forms, and takes required action for repairs.
Assists customers with equipment requiring servicing or repairs, conducts routine servicing or repairs, and completes maintenance records. Receives, verifies, and stocks resale merchandise.
Displays and replenishes merchandise on sales floor and notifies supervisor when stock needs to be re-ordered. Complies with cash accountability, inventory control and resource protection requirements.
Plans, organizes, sets up and carries out recurring activities and assists with planning and carrying out special events.
Monitors and maintains cleanliness around the facility and reports hazards or unsafe practices to supervisor. Takes steps to post or issue notices.
Prepare and secure facilities due to adverse weather conditions and assists with clean up. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12914067
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