Recreation Assistant (Famcamp)

United States Space Force•Patrick AFB, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Manatee Cove FamCamp and Recreational Lodging facilities. Under the direction of the Leisure and Recreation Program Chief or next-level supervisor, the Recreation Assistant supports day-to-day operations of the FamCamp and recreational lodging facilities. Scheduled hours are 0–40 per week, with shift work that may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. The role involves customer service, reservations and retail sales, cash management, financial data entry, waiting-list administration, facility and equipment inspections, maintenance planning, and cleanliness. The assistant also develops a social calendar, recruits volunteers for events, manages merchandise displays and promotions, and may train lower-graded staff or volunteers. The position serves as the operation’s HAZCOM and EMIS representative and operates assigned vehicles as required. Applicants must meet the experience requirements described in the announcement. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. The position requires a valid Florida driver’s license, current CPR and First Aid certification or certification within 45 days of employment, the ability to lift 40 pounds or more, and satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical and background investigation. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing and may be required to work weekends and some holidays.

Requirements

Working experience or knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures related to the assigned activity.
Progressively responsible clerical experience involving receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, custody, or other processing of cash items, including direct cash handling and use of cash-accountability control methods.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies.
Ability to operate a personal computer.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to become certified within 45 days of employment.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and present a professional image.
Skill in dealing with the public.
Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
Ability to complete a background investigation with favorable results, including a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
Subject to random drug testing; this is a drug-testing-designated position.
May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, including weekends and some holidays.
Must provide proof of eligibility for any claimed hiring preference by the application closing date, 10/28/2026.
Must meet applicable eligibility and background requirements; applicants must satisfy the stated U.S. residency requirement or provide the specified installation memorandum.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must use direct deposit and satisfactorily complete employment verification (E-Verify).
Must provide a REAL ID or an authorized combination of identity documents to facilitate installation access.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Skill in the maintenance and use of various types of recreational equipment and facilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day operations of the Manatee Cove FamCamp and recreational lodging facilities under the direction of the Leisure and Recreation Program Chief or next-level supervisor.
Manage budgets and accurately forecast recapitalization.
Use RecTrac or other government-provided point-of-sale software for FamCamp and recreational lodging operations.
Assign tasks to on-duty staff, relay directions, and explain requirements, methods, and procedures for completing assigned work.
Complete customer sales and reservations and perform cash-management and accountability duties, including processing cash, check, and credit-card payments.
Accept payments for equipment, facilities, classes, and programmed special events.
Enter data accurately into Air Force financial software, such as NAFRIS, NAFDIS, and IBPS.
Maintain and administer accurate waiting lists and generate daily usage and facility-availability reports.
Develop and execute a comprehensive maintenance plan; inspect facilities, grounds, and equipment; identify repairs; and submit timely work requests for deficiencies.
Maintain the overall cleanliness of the facilities.
Answer telephone calls, receive visitors, provide requested information, or refer inquiries to appropriate sources.
Inform customers of FamCamp and recreational lodging policies, rules, and procedures, and enforce the rules.
Mail confirmation packages for recreational lodging reservations in a timely manner.
Demonstrate and sell retail merchandise directly to customers.
Develop and execute a social calendar of events for the FamCamp and recruit volunteers to help set up, facilitate, and clean up events.
Decorate and arrange merchandise display areas, establish sales promotions, and inform the supervisor about product sales and promotions.
Conduct inventory and develop a sales mix that meets established cost-of-sales goals.
Provide quality customer service.
Train lower-graded personnel or volunteers on FamCamp and recreational lodging operations as needed.
Serve as the HAZCOM and EMIS representative for the operation.
Operate assigned vehicles as required or directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.