Recreation Aid (Bowling Alley) INT – 6911

Coast Guard Exchange; New London (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Guard Exchange – MWR Academy Bowling Alley in New London, CT is seeking a Recreation Aid (Bowling Alley) to support daily recreational services for authorized patrons.

The role involves supervising activities, assisting with equipment, scheduling lanes, handling payments, maintaining clean facilities, and enforcing safety. This position offers intermittent work with opportunities to learn USCG MWR policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Learn USCG MWR policies, rules and regulations and communicate effectively (oral/written).
• Basic mathematics knowledge required.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45 lbs independently, more with assistance.
• Experience performing duties similar to those listed is required.

Responsibilities

• Involve in one or more recreational activities (MWR) and provide information on facilities and operation.
• Issue tools, equipment and games to patrons and collect fees when appropriate.
• Direct patrons, schedule use of lanes/equipment and assist in events.
• Check inventories, maintain clean work areas, and demonstrate simple arts and crafts techniques as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and monitor premises security.
• May perform clerical, custodial, and general maintenance duties and operate a cash register.

Skills

Policy learning

Oral and written communication

Lifting up to 45 lbs

Basic math

Experience in similar duties

Recreational activity experience (6 mo

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Recreation Aid (Bowling Alley) INT – 6911

MWR Academy, New London, CT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 6911

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Announcement: 6911

Opening Date: 15 September 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0189-01

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent

Position: Recreation Aid (Bowling Alley) Salary: $18.00/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: New London, CT

MWR Academy Bowling Alley

DUTIES

The incumbent is involved in one or more recreational activities such as military recreation center activities; youth activities; outdoor recreation; craft and hobby shops; athletics, fitness and sports programs; music and theater and/or other similar USCG MWR recreational services.

Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipment. Provides information concerning facilities and operation.

May issue tools, equipment and games to authorized customers, check identification, and collect fees when appropriate.

May issue and receives items inspecting for obvious damage and missing parts. In a recreation facility may assist in directing patrons, scheduling the use of courts, lanes and equipment.

Checks inventories and supplies, participates in and direct games and social events. Decorates party rooms and maintains the cleanliness of assigned work areas. In arts and crafts programs demonstrates simple techniques.

Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Monitors and checks the security of premises.

May assist in maintaining routine reports and/or perform clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties as needed. May operate a cash register, receive payments and make change.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum :

• 1. Skill to learn USCG MWR policies, rules and regulations involving the area, and ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• 2. Knowledge of basic mathematics
• 3. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.
• 4. Experience in the performance of duties similar to the above.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum):

• Six months’ experience in the assigned recreational activity is desired.

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304,Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to thisinformation unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120,expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimateyou can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.