Recreation Assistant (Operations and Sports)

Air Education and Training Command•Altus AFB, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Altus Air Force Base Fitness Center. The Recreation Assistant supports community morale by coordinating sports leagues, assisting patrons, and managing fitness center operations. The role helps maintain a safe, welcoming environment for Airmen and civilians while carrying out daily recreation programs and front-desk services. The position supports physical fitness programs, including group exercise classes, self-directed fitness programs, special events, intramural and varsity sports, and other activities. It coordinates facilities and events, provides patron assistance and equipment services, and performs operational, cashiering, maintenance-reporting, and facility-opening and closing duties. The incumbent must complete required background and pre-employment checks, including a physical examination and drug testing requirements. The role requires the ability to work an uncommon tour of duty and to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

Experience providing working familiarity with routines and procedures used in group activities or programs.
Practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities and equipment, and the rules and procedures of a recreation program activity involving sports and fitness; qualifying experience may be volunteer experience.
Basic computer knowledge, including preparing and formatting correspondence and entering, maintaining, and formatting spreadsheets as appropriate.
Knowledge of proper cash-handling procedures, ability to resolve common arithmetic problems when receiving customer payments, and ability to operate a cash register.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and communicate effectively with patrons.
Willingness to work an uncommon tour of duty.
Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and other required background investigation.
Subject to random drug testing.
Must meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
Applicants must provide required proof of claimed eligibility by the application closing date, January 20, 2027.
U.S. citizens and non-U.S. nationals must meet the stated U.S. territory residency requirement or provide a signed memorandum documenting the installation’s decision on that requirement.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct deposit is required, and an employment verification (E-Verify) check must be completed satisfactorily.
Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to facilitate installation access.

Responsibilities

Support the fitness center’s group exercise classes, self-directed fitness programs, special events, and other programs in accordance with written guidelines.
Develop and implement intramural and varsity sports programs.
Prepare league schedules, promote programs, maintain standings, and communicate changes.
Coordinate with base organizations to assign sports advisory members and conduct sports council meetings about intramural sports bylaws and philosophy.
Coordinate use of indoor and outdoor facilities and obtain marketing and publicity for sports events.
Assist in establishing event schedules and applicable rules and regulations.
Establish and manage files, maintain a continuity file, and submit an after-action report for each event.
Set up gymnasiums and playing fields for sports events, tournaments, and practice games.
Establish fitness improvement programs for individuals.
Report and track routine facility and equipment maintenance and repairs.
Serve as a desk attendant, verify that patrons are authorized to use the facility and equipment, greet visitors, answer telephone calls, make reservations, and provide information about schedules and safe procedures.
Provide patrons with assistance and basic instruction on the proper use of exercise machines and equipment.
Issue equipment, complete transaction documentation, inspect returned equipment for damage, and report damaged exercise equipment to the supervisor.
Make recommendations on appropriated and non-appropriated fund budget requirements and track expenditures.
Clean machines as necessary.
Operate the point-of-sale system, receive payments, issue change, prepare cashier reports, and make daily deposits to the central cashier.
Perform opening and closing procedures in accordance with written guidelines.
Assist with setting up and cleaning facilities, grounds, and equipment for programs and special functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.