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Posted: January 22, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Recreation Assistant (Sports Official) NF-02

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$17.35 - $22.03

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves officiating youth sports games like basketball, soccer, and volleyball at a U.S. Army base in Germany, ensuring fair play, safety, and good sportsmanship among kids and spectators.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience playing or coaching these sports, who stays calm under pressure and enjoys working with young athletes.

It's a part-time role in a family-friendly environment with childcare perks for employees.

Key Requirements

  • Substantial knowledge of sports rules from training, coaching, or playing experience
  • Valid license, national credential, or certificate for sports officiating
  • Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor and manage participant/spectator behavior
  • Skill in inspecting equipment, areas, and attire for safety and compliance
  • Experience conferring with officials, coaches, and managers to coordinate activities
  • Ability to compile scores and athletic records

Full Job Description

This position is located at Youth Sports and Fitness, Baumholder, Germany. Morale Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: must work at least 15 hours per week.

First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) 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: 1.

Substantial knowledge of the rules of the sport to be officiated as evidenced by documented training sessions or seminars that instructed specific rules and regulations, or extensive experience coaching and/or playing the sport which would have provided the same level of knowledge.

OR 2. Possession of a valid license or recognized national association credential or certificate for sports officials. *3.

The ability to communicate in English (both written and verbal) *Specific certification, license, or credential may be required by individual states, municipalities, or installations. Major Duties:

  • Performs duties under the general direction of the CYS Services Sports and Fitness Director or Assistant Sports and Fitness Director.
  • Serves as Army CYS Services sports official with primary responsibility of officiating basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football or other organized sports within the Youth Sports and Fitness Program.
  • Displays an appropriate professional demeanor at all times and manages participant and spectator behavior to ensure sportsmanship is maintained at all times. Handles on-site disputes involving participant or spectator conflicts.
  • Inspects sporting equipment, playing area, and/or examines participants for correct attire in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. Directs participants to assigned areas such as starting blocks, side of field/court.
  • Confers with other sports officials, coaches and participants and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities and discuss problems. Compiles scores and other athletic records.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12871718