CYS Sports and Fitness Assistant (Equipment & Facilities) NF-03.

Obsolete Site; Wainwright (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site in Alaska is seeking a recreation support worker to assist with youth programs, equipment handling, and event setup. Responsibilities include instructing youth on equipment use, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and maintenance of facilities.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and readiness for travel to on and off post locations as needed. A valid driver's license may be required, with eligibility background checks and a probation period.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required; valid driver's license may be needed.
• Completion of pre-employment checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of youth recreational activities and use of recreation equipment.
• Instruct children/youth on proper use of equipment and issue/receive gear.
• Maintain equipment inventory and inspect supplies for damage.
• Assist in setting up sports events and athletic programs as needed.
• Conduct daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities and outdoor areas.

Skills

Recreation equipment handling

Customer relations

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Job description

• Apply a practical knowledge of youth recreational activities and skills in the use of various types of recreation equipment. Instruct children/youth on proper use of variety of equipment. Issues/receives recreational equipment.


• Identifies age-appropriate equipment for procurement, selects vendor, and purchases gear/equipment as needed. Maintain hand receipts and collects all inventoried items. Inspects supplies and equipment for damage.


• Ensures sufficient supplies are on hand and equipment in good condition. Assists in setting up sports events and may assist in athletic programs as needed. Maintains an effective safety and accident prevention program.


• Conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas. Recommends purchase of equipment required to maintain proper facility safety compliance.


• Operates various types of equipment for athletic field maintenance (lawn mowers, tractors with attachments, edging and pruning tools, trimmers, rakes, etc. Applies fertilizer, seed, and herbicides. Collects and empties trash containers.

Duties

• Apply a practical knowledge of youth recreational activities and skills in the use of various types of recreation equipment. Instruct children/youth on proper use of variety of equipment. Issues/receives recreational equipment.


• Identifies age-appropriate equipment for procurement, selects vendor, and purchases gear/equipment as needed. Maintain hand receipts and collects all inventoried items. Inspects supplies and equipment for damage.


• Ensures sufficient supplies are on hand and equipment in good condition. Assists in setting up sports events and may assist in athletic programs as needed. Maintains an effective safety and accident prevention program.


• Conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas. Recommends purchase of equipment required to maintain proper facility safety compliance.


• Operates various types of equipment for athletic field maintenance (lawn mowers, tractors with attachments, edging and pruning tools, trimmers, rakes, etc. Applies fertilizer, seed, and herbicides. Collects and empties trash containers.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.


• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.


• A one-year probationary period may be required.


• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.


• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.


• The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.


• A health assessment is required. Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.


• Travel to on and off post locations required. Positions that require driving require the incumbent to have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Eligible candidates that apply by 01 October may be sent first for consideration. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

To be found eligible, resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to the qualifications listed below.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• Progressively responsible work experience that provided knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance, inventory, ordering and instructing


• Use of various recreation equipment


• Good customer relations skills


• Must be physical able to walk, bend, stoop, stand on a routine basis


• Lift supplies and equipment weighing up 50 pounds

To be found eligible, a copy of a current valid driver's license must be submitted with the application.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This Position Is Mission And Weather Essential

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.


• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00PM CST on 10/26/2026 to ensure timely processing.


• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.


• Incumbent is entitled to a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance, contingent upon eligibility.COLA is subject to change without notice.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Important Information Regarding Access To Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• After you apply, your application remains valid for three months and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.


• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

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