Recreation Activity Instructor - Music
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Recreation Assistant
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
Department of the Air Force
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$16 - $16
per hour
Type
Closes
January 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a recreation assistant at a community center on a U.S.
Air Force base in Europe, where you'll organize group activities like classes, clubs, events, and games to keep people entertained and engaged.
It involves flexible shift work, including evenings and weekends, with no guaranteed hours, and helping with everything from setting up rooms to collecting fees and promoting programs.
It's a great fit for outgoing people who enjoy working with groups, have some experience in recreational or community activities, and are comfortable in a military base environment overseas.
Key Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and possession of a social security number
- Documentation proving overseas residence status
- Experience in group activities, recreational programs, or related routines (paid, unpaid, or volunteer)
- Practical knowledge of recreational equipment, rules, and procedures
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with the public and diverse groups
- Flexibility for shift work including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is located at the Community Center on RAF Lakenheath.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week with no minimum guarantee.
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, 01/26/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and must possess a social security number and card.
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: Experience which provides a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities equipment, rules and procedures which involves recreational work in the area of specialty in which the position is assigned.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and possess skill in dealing with the public. Major Duties:
Types of duties include, but are not limited to the following: Carries out recurring group activities such as classes, clubs, special events, outreach, competitive games and events, and self-directed leisure.
Recommends new programming activities, to include type of format and resources the activity would require.
Gathers information from a number of different sources, including past programs and current popular programs in other communities.
Evaluates the information and makes a judgment on what meets the needs of the specific clientele groups. Assists individuals with special interests to develop clubs or special interest groups.
Assists in promoting marketing strategies. During deployment, exercises, and other special conditions, leads leisure activities and assists with services. Sets up rooms to support meeting group needs.
Collects fees and protects funds. Greets facility users and conducts facility tours. Decorates facility to reflect holiday and program themes.
Reports facility repairs and maintenance requirements according to procedures. Assists in maintaining facility to meet operational standards.
Works with other staff members, volunteer and/or individual/personal services contract personnel. Performs other related duties as required.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12863207
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