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Lead Recreation Assistant NF-03

United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This Army NAF job is a Lead Recreation Assistant at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, in the Sports, Fitness and Aquatics program. You would lead a staff of 3 to 12 employees in a regular part-time role of 20 to 39 hours a week, including some nights, weekends, and possible holidays.

1 vacancy

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 the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-U.S. nationals qualify only if they have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for at least 3 continuous years right before federal employment began.

What you would do

  • Lead a staff of 3 to 12 employees doing recreation assistant work.
  • Set the pace of work and review assignments daily, weekly, or longer.
  • Train lower-graded or new employees when needed.
  • Support recreational activities using knowledge of equipment and facilities.
  • Help plan and run sponsored events and tournaments when required.
  • Operate a government vehicle when required.

Do you qualify for NF-3?

With experience: The minimum is work experience or education directly related to the duties. Stronger applicants have six months of experience training new employees, six months supporting recreation activities, or six months leading a team in a customer service recreation setting.

With education: This job does not have an education requirement. Education directly related to the duties can count toward the minimum qualification.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Driver's license required if operating government vehicles

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing relevant experience
  • Copy of all supporting documents, submitted with your application
  • Diploma, GED or transcript if you qualify through education
  • License or professional certification if you claim one
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • DA Form 3434 if you claim current or former NAF preference
  • Marriage certificate if you claim spouse preference
  • Cover letter (accepted, not required)
  • Professional references with name, email and phone on your resume (recommended)

How you will be rated: An automatic questionnaire checks whether you meet basic qualifications first, then HR reviews your resume, supporting documents and questionnaire answers. Incomplete applications, including missing questionnaire answers, may be rated ineligible, and overstated experience can affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your past duties under each job on your resume and questionnaire, since the minimum qualifications must appear there.
  • Upload a copy of all supporting documents when you apply, because they are required at application.
  • Answer every questionnaire item. Online applications close 11:59 PM Eastern on 11/12/2026; paper applications are due 1:00 PM PST that day.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Regular part-time with a minimum of 20 hours a week, up to 39 hours a week. Some nights, weekends and possible holidays. Sunday premium pay and night differential may be authorized.

Incentives and relocation: No incentives will be paid. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Direct deposit and Social Security card required
  • Meet qualification, eligibility and background requirements
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • Pre-employment checks under AR 215-3
  • Tier 1 background investigation may be required for a Common Access Card
  • Lift and carry up to 45 pounds; walk, bend, stoop and stand routinely
  • Pre-employment physical required
  • Must be able to work some nights, weekends, and possible holidays
  • Suitability background check

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
$46,440 – $46,441 per year
Pay scale and grade
NF-3 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
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
O2NAFEU-26-13103266

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