Recreation Assistant (Community Center)

Air Mobility Command • Travis AFB, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position assigned to The Delta Breeze Event Center at Travis Air Force Base, California. The Recreation Assistant helps operate programs and maintain equipment and facilities, with particular emphasis on programs for families, family members, retirees, single individuals, and private organizations. The role carries out group activities and supports leisure programming, including classes, clubs, special events, outreach, competitive games and events, and self-directed recreation.

The assistant recommends and evaluates potential programming, helps people develop clubs or special-interest groups, and supports marketing strategies. During deployments, exercises, and other special conditions, the role leads leisure activities and assists with services. Other duties include setting up rooms, collecting fees and protecting funds, greeting visitors and giving facility tours, decorating for holidays and program themes, reporting repair and maintenance needs, and helping keep the facility operational. The assistant works with staff, volunteers, and individual or personal-services contract personnel.

The position requires a favorable background investigation, pre-employment screening and random testing, and a valid state driver's license to operate vehicles. The incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Requirements

• Complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Complete pre-employment screening and be subject to random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing following direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Have working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs.
• Have practical knowledge and/or experience with recreational activities, equipment, rules, and procedures relevant to the assigned specialty.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing and demonstrate skill in dealing with the public.
• Meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
• Provide proof of claimed hiring preference or priority eligibility by the application closing date, if applicable.
• Provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to facilitate installation access.
• Meet the stated U.S. territory residency requirement if applicable.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete an E-Verify check.
• Satisfactorily meet pre-employment requirements before entrance on duty.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating programs and maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Carry out recurring group activities, including classes, clubs, special events, outreach, competitive games and events, and self-directed leisure.
• Recommend new programming, including suitable formats and required resources.
• Gather and evaluate information about past and current programs to identify activities that meet the needs of specific clientele groups.
• Assist individuals in developing clubs or special-interest groups.
• Assist in promoting marketing strategies.
• Lead leisure activities and assist with services during deployments, exercises, and other special conditions.
• Set up rooms to support meeting groups’ needs.
• Collect fees and protect funds.
• Greet facility users and conduct facility tours.
• Decorate the facility to reflect holiday and program themes.
• Report facility repairs and maintenance requirements according to procedures.
• Help maintain the facility to meet operational standards.
• Work with staff members, volunteers, and individual or personal-services contract personnel.

Benefits

• Eligible to use base facilities, including the Base Exchange, gym, Outdoor Recreation, library, marina, golf course, bowling center, and Arts & Crafts Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed