Recreation Assistant (Engraver)
Pacific Air Forces
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Posted: January 21, 2026 (10 days ago)
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Recreation Assistant
Pacific Air Forces
Department of the Air Force
Location
Alaska
Salary
$18 - $21
per hour
Type
Closes
March 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is at a bowling center on a military base in Alaska, where you'll help run daily operations like assigning lanes, renting equipment, selling items, and teaching bowling basics to military members, civilians, and their families.
It's a customer-facing role that involves handling cash, maintaining equipment, and organizing events like leagues and tournaments.
A good fit would be someone friendly and outgoing with experience in recreation or customer service, who enjoys working in a fun, active environment and doesn't mind handling basic maintenance tasks.
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 skills, with the ability to interact effectively with the public
- Ability to demonstrate equipment use and instruct on bowling techniques
- Basic supply techniques and inventory management experience (desirable)
- Capability to supervise or coordinate activities of other employees as needed
Full Job Description
Arctic Nite Lanes Bowling Center includes 12 lanes, a state-of-the-art lighting system and appealing daily food specials.
Join our team to provide food and fun to our dedicated military members, civilians, and families. APPLICATIONS WILL BE PULLED EVERY FRIDAY AT 8:00AM UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
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, 03/23/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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.
Knowledge of bowling machinery and equipment and bowling lane care.
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.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and possess skill in dealing with the public. Prior experience in basic supply techniques is desirable. Major Duties:
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/12870281
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