Recreation Aid (Facility Aid) NF-1.

Defense Logistics Agency; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Facility Aid to assist in daily fitness facility operations under the Facility Manager. You will greet patrons, provide information on equipment use, and help set up for instructors, events, and activities.

You will also assist with promotional materials, monitor equipment, and perform minor maintenance as needed, ensuring cleanliness and safe operations for all users. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have related work experience that includes demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Facility Aid under the Facility Manager.
• Assists in the overall operation of a fitness facility and guides patrons on equipment use.

Skills

Customer service

Facility operations

Event setup

Patron assistance

Job description

• Serves as a Facility Aid in a Fitness Facility. Works under the direction of the Facility Manager.
• Assists the Facility Manager in the overall operation of a fitness facility. Circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory: provides information and general instruction on the use of equipment, facilities, and machinery.
• Assists in setting up for instructors, contractors, events, athletic activities, and related functions. Performs facility cleanliness and/or monitors contracts.
• Assists with publicity of programs and events and assists with the delivery and placement of posters, flyers and other promotional material.
• Issues/receives equipment to authorized users. Monitors fitness equipment condition; tracks maintenance and repair or replacement as appropriate. Cleans and performs minor maintenance on facility equipment.

Duties

• Serves as a Facility Aid in a Fitness Facility. Works under the direction of the Facility Manager.
• Assists the Facility Manager in the overall operation of a fitness facility. Circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory: provides information and general instruction on the use of equipment, facilities, and machinery.
• Assists in setting up for instructors, contractors, events, athletic activities, and related functions. Performs facility cleanliness and/or monitors contracts.
• Assists with publicity of programs and events and assists with the delivery and placement of posters, flyers and other promotional material.
• Issues/receives equipment to authorized users. Monitors fitness equipment condition; tracks maintenance and repair or replacement as appropriate. Cleans and performs minor maintenance on facility equipment.

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 Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must possess the following within 6 months of employment: MWR Orientation Course, Customer Service.

Qualifications

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.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• Possesses related work experience that includes the demonstrated ability to perform the duties of position as indicated above.

Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date

• Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.

Area of Consideration

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local, which is considered as residing within a 50-mile commuting radius of DLA Columbus in Whitehall, Ohio. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are 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.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

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 90 and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

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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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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