Recreation Assistant (Operations and Sports)
Air Education and Training Command · Department of the Air Force
This job in plain English
This is a part-time Recreation Assistant (Operations and Sports) job at the Altus AFB Fitness Center in Altus, Oklahoma, run by the Air Education and Training Command. It is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position, which means it is paid from base recreation funds rather than federal tax money.
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 applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Preference categories such as veterans, military spouses, and transition hires are also considered, and proof must be submitted by the closing date.
What you would do
- Develop and run intramural and varsity sports programs
- Prepare league schedules and track standings
- Coordinate use of indoor and outdoor sports facilities
- Check in patrons at the front desk and take reservations
- Issue equipment, take payments, and run the cash register
- Set up gyms and fields and report equipment repairs
Do you qualify for NF-2?
With experience: You need experience in recreation, sports, or fitness programs, which can include volunteer work, showing you know the routines, rules, and equipment. You also need experience with cash handling, making change, and basic computer use. The announcement does not state a grade level for this experience.
With education: Education can be used in place of experience for this position. Education from a foreign school must be shown to be equal to a U.S. education.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, which is required and must show your relevant experience
- Proof of any preference you claim, such as a DD-214 for veterans or marriage proof for military spouses
- Transcripts if you qualify through education
- Cover letter, optional
How you will be rated: Your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers are first checked against the minimum qualifications. Those who qualify are then ranked by how well their resume matches their questionnaire answers. If it appears you exaggerated your experience, you may be removed from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Upload proof of any veterans or military spouse preference you claim, such as a DD-214, and submit everything by 11:59 PM EST on 01/20/2027
- Your resume should clearly show sports, recreation, or fitness experience, cash handling, and basic computer skills
- Include full contact information for your professional and personal references on your resume
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Part-time, with 20 hours guaranteed and up to 40 hours per week. You must be willing to work an uncommon tour of duty, meaning work hours that are not the usual pattern.
Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and moving costs (PCS) are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Background investigation with favorable results
- Drug test, with random testing during employment
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Must be willing to work an uncommon tour of duty
- Must complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
- E-Verify employment check
- Direct deposit required
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
- Probationary period may be required
- Must lift 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with help
- Must read, write, and speak English
- Must provide a REAL ID or other approved identity documents for base access
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
- $17.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-2 · Nonappropriated fund
- Location
- Altus AFB, Oklahoma
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Part-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)
- Announcement
- 26FSVS545919
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