Recreation Aid

Recreation Aid

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan

Salary Range: $15 - $15 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Kadena Outdoor Recreation.

Major Duties:

• Performs and/or assists other recreation assistants or specialists in the operation and maintenance of outdoor recreational facilities. Types of duties include, but are not limited to the following: complete daily checklists; sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities; records attendance; takes reservations and payment for equipment rental, trips, tours, retail merchandise and collect fees for paintball open play/tournaments; responsible for safeguarding assets and preparing cashier reports; notifies participants of schedule changes; posts announcements of scheduled activities and answers inquiries about items, events, place, transportation, or other matters related to activities scheduled; demonstrates and instructs participants in the use of equipment, rules and regulations, and provides guidance; maintains a safe environment for participants, gives safety briefings, and checks the established safety system of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, areas, tools, and equipment; inspects equipment to ensure safe conditions, cleanliness, and maintenance, and checks condition of rental equipment prior to being issued to customers and upon return; alerts supervisor to problems with equipment, facility, lack of supplies, and patron complaints; responsible for filling out accident forms according to established guidelines and time frames; takes inventory of authorized recreation supplies, equipment, and retail merchandise; assists with group activities which require more than one staff monitor; may be scheduled to work at any of the facilities within 18 FSS/FSCO: Hagerstrom Pool, Fairchild Pool and Chibana Flea Market; may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position of Trust. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12866556

Qualifications: Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/22/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures. Cash handling experience is required. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/22/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .

Application Deadline: 2026-01-22