RECREATION ASSISTANT

U.S Air Force; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Matching

AFNAF Retirement Plan with Employer Co

Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave

Paid Federal Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

U.S. Air Force in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is seeking staff for a Regular position with guaranteed hours in Outdoor Recreation. The role includes engagement with the public and managing recreational activities and equipment.

Eligibility for NAF benefits is described in the posting. The position emphasizes experience with group activities, cash handling, and customer service, with consideration given to volunteer and related recreation experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with group activities or programs in recreation setting.
• Ability to work with the public and handle transactions.
• Experience or volunteer work in recreation counts toward qualifications.

Skills

Recreation programs

Customer service

Cash handling

Equipment knowledge

Job description

About the position

This position will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation and is a Regular position with guaranteed hours. You are also eligible for NAF benefits such as:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• AFNAF Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Tuition Assistance

Please refer to the benefits section below for more information.

Who May Apply

Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/23/2026

• Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Experience demonstrating a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs; practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures in a recreation program activity which has involved recreation work in the specialty in which the position is assigned; ability and skill in dealing with the public; experience in cash handling procedures.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: