Recreation Aid NF-01.

Obsolete Site; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (401k)

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking staff for a government recreation facility. Duties include issuing tools, directing patrons, scheduling courts and equipment, and coordinating games and events.

Staff decorates party rooms and maintains clean work areas while delivering facility and program information to patrons. Candidates should be prepared for a 50-mile radius consideration around Aberdeen Proving Ground, with applicable pre-employment checks and potential background investigations.

Qualifications

• Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
• No experience required.
• This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Issues tools, equipment and games to authorized customers, checks IDs and collects fees when appropriate.
• Checks inventories and assists in directing patrons, scheduling courts, lanes and equipment.
• Participates in and directs games and social events, decorates party rooms, and keeps assigned areas clean.
• Provides facility and program information to patrons.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Duties

• Issues tools, equipment and games to authorized customers. Checks identification, collects fees when appropriate, and completes appropriate documentation.
• Checks inventories and supplies. In a recreation facility, assists in directing patrons, scheduling the use of courts, lanes and equipment.
• Participates in and directs games and social events. Decorates party rooms and maintains the cleanliness of assigned work areas.
• In Provides facility and program information to patrons.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.

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

• No experience required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date

• Tuesday, September 15, 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

• This job is open to candidates who live within a 50-mile radius of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

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 days 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.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

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.