Recreation Assistant

U.S. Air Forces, Europe; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Air Forces, Europe at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom is seeking a flexible, on-site fitness center assistant. The role supports day-to-day operations, enforces safety, assists in conditioning programs, handles cash transactions and maintains inventories.

The position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and requires completing a pre-employment physical, with duties including opening/closing the facility, scheduling, and providing customer service to patrons and program participants.

Qualifications

• No education substitutions are allowed to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains order and enforces policy, procedures and safety rules for fitness center.
• Opens or closes facility and prepares for operation; manages scheduling and reservations.
• Receives, inventories and restocks supplies; maintains inventory records and displays checkout items.
• Demonstrates and assists in physical conditioning programs and exercise routines.
• Collects fees for services and retail merchandise; prepares daily cashier reports and deposits funds.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Job description

• Schedule: Flexible, no guaranteed hours but may be worked anywhere between 0-40 hours a week.

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Fitness Center, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. This position performs a variety of duties in support of the day-to-day operations of the fitness center. Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. May require physical dexterity or group exertion (lifting up to 75 pounds).

Key Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties in support of the day to day operations of the fitness center. Maintains order and enforces policy, procedures and safety rules for fitness center. Types of duties include, but are not limited to, the following: May open and ready facility for operating or close and secure facility at night. Prepares league schedules, promotes programs and maintains standing and changes. Maintains reservation system for sports courts and fields.

Receives and stores a variety of recreation supplies and equipment. Inventories, maintains simple inventory records, initiates actions to restock low supplies, and displays checkout items. Checks locker rooms and restrooms for cleanliness and cleans areas of gym as required. Complies with safety, fire and facility cleanliness procedures. Provides preventative maintenance and makes minor repairs and cleaning of equipment as necessary.

Assists in the physical conditioning programs by demonstrating equipment, methods and procedures to be used as well as proper safety techniques. Serves as an exercise weight assistant in areas of resistance strength training and exercise. Assists in the development of individual and group exercise and weight training programs. Advises patrons on proper workout programs. Collects fees for services and retail merchandise.

Prepares daily cashier reports and consolidated activity reports. Applies appropriate cash protection procedures, ensures all monies are recorded and safeguarded and deposits funds.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Air Forces, Europe, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $16 - $20/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Flexible, no guaranteed hours but may be worked anywhere between 0-40 hours a week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.