Recreation Aid

Air Force Materiel Command•Arnold AFB, TN

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Arnold Fitness Center and supports operations and maintenance of the Fitness Center and Sports Programs, Golf Course, and Outdoor Recreation Programs. The position is flexible, with no minimum guaranteed hours; work may range from 0 to 40 hours per week depending on facility needs. No standard benefits are provided. The role requires light to medium physical effort, including lifting, moving, and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. It is a drug-tested position, and applicants must be at least 18 years old. The Recreation Aid performs or assists recreation assistants and specialists in operating and maintaining indoor and/or outdoor recreation facilities. Duties may include operating a front desk or point-of-sale system, maintaining reservations, preparing recreation areas, recording attendance, checking patron authorization, helping customers, arranging and inspecting equipment, checking facility safety, taking inventory, and cleaning or decorating facilities. The position may also involve supporting group activities, communicating schedule changes and activity information, and relaying supervisor instructions to coworkers and volunteers. Golf Course and Outdoor Recreation Programs have additional responsibilities. The position has an irregular tour of duty that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The employee may operate government vehicles, including pickups, 15-passenger vans, and carts, to transport supplies and/or passengers. A favorable background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug screen are required. A valid driver's license is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a drug screen.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Basic computer skills are required.
Must be able to safeguard and handle cash.
Must be able to follow simple to moderate instructions.
Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.
Must meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
Must provide proof of any claimed hiring preference or priority eligibility with the application by the closing date, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clerical or other office-related work is desired.
Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures is desired but not required.
Skill in using and maintaining recreational equipment and facilities is desirable; no experience is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the operation and maintenance of the Fitness Center, Sports Programs, Golf Course, and Outdoor Recreation Programs.
Operate a front desk operation or point-of-sale system and maintain a reservation system.
Set up recreation areas for scheduled activities, record attendance, verify that patrons are authorized to use facilities and equipment, and ensure reserved areas are ready for customers.
Notify participants of schedule changes, post activity announcements, and answer inquiries about scheduled activities and related matters.
Explain available facility functions and features to users and assist with group activities as assigned.
Arrange equipment or tools, check them out to participants, and inspect their condition when returned.
Ensure lockers are clean and operable; check the safety system of facilities, areas, tools, and equipment.
Inventory authorized recreation supplies and equipment and provide the manager with a list of items needing reorder.
Decorate recreation or community centers for special events and clean facilities and equipment as required.
Relay supervisor instructions to coworkers and volunteers as required.
Operate government vehicles to transport supplies and/or passengers as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.