Assistant Bowling Center Manager

Air Mobility Command; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Rock AFB Strike Zone Bowling Center in Arkansas is seeking a dedicated supervisor to assist the Bowling Center Manager in daily operations. You will help manage the snack bar, pro shop, leagues, and customer service, while supporting cost controls and service quality.

Key duties include budgeting, promotional programs, inventory control, staff recruitment and training, and overseeing equipment maintenance. The role offers federal employment with varied hours and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing bowling center operations and staff.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial planning for a recreation facility.
• Experience scheduling leagues and open bowling sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bowling Center Manager in economical operation of the bowling center.
• Develop promotional programs to increase participation and assist with annual budgeting.
• Track labor, food/beverage and inventory costs; adjust to meet budgets.
• Review suppliers, establish sources for supplies and equipment.
• Oversee workforce management, recruitment, and staff training.
• Organize and schedule open/league bowling; conduct bowling instruction courses.
• Ensure preventive maintenance on equipment and manage inventory for pro shop and snack bar.

Skills

Workforce management

Recruitment

Staff training

Scheduling

Bowling instruction

Inventory management

Vendor management

Job description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR- Strike Zone Bowling Center. This position is guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours but can be scheduled to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Assists the Bowling Center Manager in the economic and efficient operation of the bowling center. Works with the manager to implement higher level directives; makes recommendations for improved food and beverage service; develops promotional programs to increase participation. Assists with the development of the annual budget and financial planning to include sales, programs, tournaments and capital requirements.

Tracks, as needed, labor, food/beverage and inventory costs in the snack bar and tracks labor and inventory in the pro shop, making adjustments necessary to meet budget goals. Reviews and evaluates sources used for purchase of supplies, equipment and resale merchandise; establishes new or varied sources for improved selection to better meet changing customer demands. Resolves deviations and problems through proper sources.

Responsible for work force management, recruitment, and staff training. Organizes and schedules open and league bowling. Conducts bowling instruction courses. Ensures maintenance and preventive maintenance are performed on all bowling related equipment. Responsible for conducting inventory of equipment/supplies and ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained. Oversees operation of pro shop and snack bar.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $18.55 – $37.85/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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