Recreation Assistant NF-03
Defense Logistics Agency · Department of Defense
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Recreation Assistant job at DLA San Joaquin in Tracy, California, for the Defense Logistics Agency, which runs Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) recreation programs. The work is in a recreation facility, helping customers use equipment and running sports and events. The job has no evenings, weekends, or holiday duty, and the agency lists only a few vacancies.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. The agency also says non-U.S. nationals may apply if they have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for three or more continuous years right before starting federal work.
What you would do
- Support recreational activities using equipment, materials, and facilities
- Help set goals for the facility and teach customers how to use equipment
- Set up sports areas and serve as an official at sporting events
- Help plan and run special events, social activities, and tournaments
- Issue and receive equipment, collect fees, and make daily deposits
- Clean facility equipment and do minor repairs
Do you qualify for NF-3?
With experience: You must have work experience directly related to the duties of this job. The announcement does not give a number of years or a grade level, and your resume must clearly show this experience.
With education: The job has no education requirement, but education directly related to the duties can also qualify you.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of two pages or less, uploaded by the closing date, showing your relevant experience
- Resume must be 5 MB or less; a PDF is recommended
- Other documents that support your qualifications or eligibility claims, such as a transcript, diploma or GED, DD-214, or PCS orders
How you will be rated: Your application is checked against the job qualifications and your answers to an online questionnaire. If you are tentatively qualified, the agency checks that your questionnaire answers match your resume and documents. Overstated experience can hurt your chances, and incomplete applications, including unanswered questionnaire items, can be rated ineligible.
Tips for this job:
- Make your resume two pages or less and show clear, specific experience related to recreation or the duties listed
- Upload proof for any preference you claim, such as a marriage certificate or DD-214, or your claim may not count
- Online applications must be complete by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/05/2026, and uploaded files can take up to an hour to clear the virus scan
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours guaranteed, with no evenings, weekends, or holiday duty.
Incentives and relocation: The announcement says incentives will not be paid. Listed perks include free gym access and income-based childcare.
Conditions of employment:
- Direct deposit and Social Security card required
- Must meet the qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
- One-year probationary period may be required
- E-Verify employment check
- Tier 1 background investigation after pre-employment checks
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $45,830 – $55,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-3 · Nonappropriated fund
- Location
- Tracy, California
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- Few
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)
- Announcement
- O1NAFAI-26-13104479
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