RECREATION AID (COMMUNITY CENTER)

Air Combat Command; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA - Ft Eustis is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant to support both indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. The role includes setting up spaces for activities, handling reservations and payments, and managing equipment and safety checks.

The position requires driving between Outdoor Recreation activities and may involve holidays, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts. Applications close 2026-11-09.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists other recreation staff in operating and maintaining indoor/outdoor facilities.
• Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities and records attendance.
• Takes reservations and payments for trips and tours; notifies participants of schedule changes.
• Arranges equipment for participants and checks it upon return.
• Decorates centers for events and strings nets and sets up batting cages as needed.
• Posts announcements and answers inquiries about activities, transportation, or locations.
• Gathers inventory of recreation supplies and equipment and manages usage.
• Assists with group activities requiring more than one staff monitor.
• Required to drive vehicles between Outdoor Recreation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

About the position: This position is a RFT (full-time) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position assigned to the Ft Eustis Pershing Community Recreation Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA - Ft Eustis location. Position is guaranteed 35 hours per week. This position may be subject to holidays, nights, weekends and on-call work.

Key Responsibilities

Performs and/or assists other recreation assistants or specialists in the operation and maintenance of indoor and/or outdoor recreational facilities.

Types of duties include but are not limited to the following: Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities; records attendance; takes reservations and payment for trips and tours; notifies participants of schedule changes; arranges for equipment or tools, charging them out to participants, and checking them for condition on their return; decorates community or neighborhood centers or recreation centers for special events, activities, or parties; strings tennis or volleyball nets; lines base lines and base paths; sets up batting cages; checks the established safety system of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and areas, tools, and equipment; posts announcements of scheduled activities and answers inquiries about item, place, transportation, or other matters related to activities scheduled; takes inventory of authorized recreation supplies and equipment; and helps with group activities which require more than one staff monitor, performing specifically assigned tasks.

Required to drive vehicles between Outdoor Recreation activities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $15 – $15/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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