Recreation Aid INT – 6891

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC) in Kodiak, AK, is seeking a Recreation Aid to support MWR programs at the Teen Center. The role involves assisting with recreational activities, coordinating youth programs, crafts, sports, and events, and providing information on facilities and equipment.

The incumbent will assist with scheduling, safety compliance, basic cash handling, and maintaining clean, secure spaces while delivering friendly, helpful service to patrons.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities and services for authorized patrons in the MWR recreation center.
• Provide information regarding facilities and equipment.
• Issue tools, equipment and games to patrons and handle payments when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned work area.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Mathematics

Lifting 45 lbs

Experience

Job description

Announcement: 6891

Opening Date: 26 August 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0189-01

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)

Position: Recreation Aid Salary: $17.00/hour +DOE

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Kodiak, AK

MWR Teen Center

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. Must be 18 years old or older. Performs other duties as assigned.

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Skill to learn USCG MWR policies, rules and regulations involving the area, and ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.
• 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
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

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 this information 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 estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.