Recreation Aid (Wateree)
Air Combat Command · Department of the Air Force
This job in plain English
This is a Recreation Aid job at the Wateree Recreation Area in Camden, SC, for Air Combat Command at Shaw Air Force Base. It is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position that supports Air Force recreation activities. The announcement lists few vacancies, and the work mostly happens at nights and on weekends.
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.
The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a non-U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Applicants are sorted by hiring preferences such as military spouse or veteran preference, and you must submit proof of any eligibility you claim by the closing date.
What you would do
- Operate and maintain indoor or outdoor recreation facilities.
- Set up recreation areas for scheduled activities and events.
- Issue and check in boats, life vests and other recreation equipment.
- Help customers in the sales store, including selling alcohol.
- Check visitors and monitor park rules for safe use.
- Contact appropriate authorities in emergencies.
Do you qualify for NF-1?
With experience: You need practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules and procedures, and the ability to safeguard cash and make change. Experience with recreation equipment and facilities is helpful but not required. Paid, unpaid and volunteer experience all count.
With education: Education cannot replace experience for this position. Foreign education counts only if you show proof it is equal to a U.S. education.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid driver's license
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume that clearly describes your relevant experience (required)
- Proof of any preference or eligibility you claim, such as DD-214 for veterans
- Transcript or diploma, if you claim education
- SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee claiming priority
- Cover letter (optional)
- Resume must not include photos or other inappropriate content
How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents and questionnaire answers are reviewed against the qualifications. If you appear to have inflated your experience to meet the requirements, you may lose consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must clearly show your recreation experience, including any volunteer work, because the announcement says resumes are checked closely.
- Send proof for any preference you claim, such as DD-214 or spouse documents, by the closing date or your application will be incomplete.
- Education cannot replace experience here, so focus your resume on hands-on recreation or customer service work.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Multiple schedules, flexible. Works primarily at nights and on weekends but can be assigned any days or hours.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Background investigation with favorable results
- Pass a pre-employment physical
- Pass a drug test as a condition of employment
- Subject to random drug testing while employed
- National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and Installation Records Check (IRC)
- E-Verify employment verification check
- Direct deposit required
- Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Possible probationary period
- Must provide a REAL ID or approved source identity documents for base access
- Three years of U.S. residence may be required for some non-citizens or non-nationals
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
- $15.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-1 · Nonappropriated fund
- Locations
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- Shaw AFB, South Carolina
- Camden, South Carolina
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Multiple Schedules
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- FEW
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)
- Announcement
- 26-5WFSWOW160251
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