Recreation Aid (Bowling)
Air Combat Command · Department of the Air Force
This job in plain English
This is a flexible, permanent recreation aid job at the Fort Eustis Bowling Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. It is part of Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds under Air Combat Command. Flex positions have no guaranteed hours and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work.
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. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Applicants are grouped by any hiring preference they claim, such as veterans or military spouse preference.
What you would do
- Greet customers and answer questions about bowling center programs, fees, and procedures.
- Assign lanes and help patrons with shoe rentals and bowling equipment.
- Operate the cash register or point-of-sale system and prepare daily cashier reports.
- Monitor lanes and equipment and fix routine problems like ball return interruptions.
- Clean bowling areas, counters, rental shoes, and seating areas.
- Assist with leagues, tournaments, and special events as assigned.
Do you qualify for NF-1?
With experience: No minimum experience is required because this is an entry level job. Experience working in a bowling center or similar recreation facility is desired, including basic knowledge of bowling rules and minor lane troubleshooting.
With education: Education cannot replace experience for this job.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Food Handler's Certificate (you must be able to obtain it)
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume (required; must show relevant experience and dates)
- Proof of any preference or eligibility you claim, such as a DD-214 for veterans
- Professional certification or license, if you have one
- Cover letter (optional)
How you will be rated: Your application is first checked against the qualifications. Your resume and documents are then compared with your questionnaire answers to rate your experience. If the announcement finds you inflated your answers, you may lose consideration.
Tips for this job:
- List any bowling or recreation facility experience clearly on your resume, since the questionnaire and resume are compared.
- Send proof of any preference you claim, such as a DD-214, with your application by the closing date, or it may be marked incomplete.
- Include full contact information for your references on your resume, as the announcement recommends.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Flexible position with 0 to 40 hours per week and no guaranteed hours. Work is intermittent and may include holidays, nights, weekends, and on-call duty.
Conditions of employment:
- Background investigation with favorable results (Tier 1)
- Complete assigned training, including Food Handler's certification, within a set time
- Work hours vary and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Flexible schedule may be required to meet operational needs
- Direct deposit is required
- E-Verify employment check
- Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
- Probationary period may be required
- Must provide a REAL ID or approved installation identity documents
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
- Location
- Fort Eustis, Virginia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Intermittent
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- FEW
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)
- Announcement
- 26-9BFSWB-FE618003
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