Recreation Assistant OER
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Recreation Assistant job at the Community Recreation Center at Great Pond in Kittery, Maine. It is part of the Fleet and Family Readiness Program run by Commander, Navy Installations Command, and it is a non-appropriated fund (NAF) job, meaning it is paid from Navy recreation funds rather than regular federal tax money. The job has 2 openings and involves cash handling, equipment rental, and possible evening and weekend 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 a person who owes allegiance to the United States.
What you would do
- Issue and receive recreation equipment, and advise renters on safe use.
- Collect rental payments, run the cash register, and complete rental paperwork.
- Check equipment for damage, make minor repairs, and report larger problems.
- Keep the rental area, equipment, and restrooms clean and sanitary.
- Update daily equipment tracking and boat and RV storage records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Do you qualify for NF-2?
With experience: You must have enough knowledge and experience to rent and maintain a large selection of recreation equipment, including camping, boating, and picnic equipment. The announcement does not state a number of years or a grade level.
With education: No education is required for this job.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current state driver's license
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume showing your experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
- Proof of education, training, or licensure, including college transcripts if applicable
- DD-214 (Member-4 page) if claiming veterans' preference
- Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
- Notice of separation if claiming DOD NAF BBA priority consideration
- Most recent SF-50 or PAR if you are a current or former federal employee
How you will be rated: Your resume is first checked for eligibility and minimum qualifications. Qualified resumes are then rated on your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) using a set scoring method, and the best qualified applicants go to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to interview candidates. Missing required documents may affect your eligibility or qualification determination.
Tips for this job:
- Submit the resume, the online questionnaire, and all required documents by the deadline of 11:59 PM EST on 11/10/2026.
- Describe your experience clearly and specifically, including your knowledge of rental equipment, cash handling, and equipment repair.
- Make sure your state driver's license is current, since the job requires one.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Work may be irregular and include evenings, weekends, and seasonal peaks.
Conditions of employment:
- Pass all applicable records and background checks
- Pass the E-Verify employment verification check
- Irregular tour of duty, including evening and weekend work
- Seasonal peaks in workload
- Employment subject to satisfactory reference checks and National Agency Background Check
- Drug-free workplace; illegal drug use can lead to removal
- Selection may be tentative until requirements are completed
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
- $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-2 · Nonappropriated fund
- Location
- Kittery, Maine
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 2
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189)
- Announcement
- 27-13101473
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