Recreation Assistant

Air Mobility Command • Travis AFB, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Recreation Assistant position is assigned to Cypress Lakes Golf Course at Travis Air Force Base in California. The position is intermittent with a flexible schedule, has no guaranteed hours, and may provide up to 40 hours of work per week. The role supports golf course operations and maintenance across the pro shop, driving range, course starter and marshal activities, cart rentals, club storage, and caddy activities.

The Recreation Assistant provides patron guidance on golf equipment and merchandise, recommends golf instruction, promotes golf events and tournaments, and schedules tee times, clinics, lessons, and tournaments. The position also assists patrons with club rentals and golf carts, sells merchandise, handles special orders, demonstrates equipment informally, explains safety rules, receives and logs merchandise, creates displays, processes sales and charges through the cash register, and maintains a clean and orderly pro shop. The employee ensures that golf course and facility use is limited to authorized patrons.

The incumbent must complete a background investigation with favorable results and meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and pre-employment requirements. The position does not allow education to substitute for required experience. Direct deposit and satisfactory completion of an E-Verify check are required; a probationary period may apply. Applicants must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to access the installation. Eligible employees may use base facilities, including the Base Exchange, gym, Outdoor Recreation, library, marina, golf course, bowling center, and Arts & Crafts Center. Tuition assistance is available after one year.

Requirements

• Experience providing a basic knowledge and understanding of golf course operations, including golf rules, equipment sale and repair, tournament organization, and handicapping.
• Experience processing cash items that includes direct handling of cash and use of cash accountability control methods.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Skill in dealing with the public.
• Complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and pre-employment requirements.
• Provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to facilitate installation access.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals must meet the stated three-year U.S. Territory residency requirement or provide a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on that requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in basic supply techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist with operation and maintenance of the golf course pro shop, driving range, course starter, course marshal, cart rental, club storage, and caddy activities.
• Guide patrons in selecting golf equipment and merchandise.
• Recommend appropriate golf instruction to interested patrons.
• Encourage patron interest in scheduled golf events and tournaments.
• Schedule tee times, golf clinics, lessons, and tournaments.
• Assist patrons with golf club rentals, assign golf carts, sell pro-shop merchandise, process special orders, and informally demonstrate equipment usage.
• Explain golf course safety rules and regulations to patrons.
• Receive and log merchandise and create merchandise displays.
• Ensure sales, fees, and charges are rung up on the cash register.
• Maintain the pro shop in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Ensure only authorized patrons use the golf course and facilities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed