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Posted: February 12, 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

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a sports official for youth programs on a U.S. Army base in Germany, refereeing games like basketball, soccer, and volleyball to ensure fair play and safety.

The role requires managing players and spectators, checking equipment, and keeping scores during events.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in sports who enjoys working with kids and can stay calm under pressure.

Key Requirements

  • Substantial knowledge of sports rules from training, coaching, or playing experience
  • Valid license, national association credential, or certificate for sports officials
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)
  • Professional demeanor and ability to manage participant and spectator behavior
  • Skills in inspecting equipment, playing areas, and participant attire for safety
  • Ability to confer with officials, coaches, and managers to coordinate activities
  • Must work at least 15 hours per week; specific certifications may be required by location

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: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12886501