RECREATION ASSISTANT (COMMUNITY PROGRAMS)

US-Air-Combat-Command; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Eustis Community Recreation Center is seeking a full-time recreation staff member for the Ft Eustis location on Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA. The position operates at 35 hours per week and may require holidays, nights, weekends and on-call work.

Applicants must demonstrate experience with group activities or programs, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with the public.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with routines in group activities or programs.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.
• Must possess skill in dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing; able to carry items.
• Work indoors; exposure to elements, cold, heat, humidity, rain, dust and noise.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Physical stamina

Job description

About the position:

This position is a RFT (full-time) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position assigned to the Ft Eustis 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.

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, 11/09/2026

• Business Based Action
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• 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:

Must have experience which provides a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities equipment, rules and procedures which involves recreational work in the area of specialty in which the position is assigned. Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. Work requires frequent walking, s1anding, bending, stooping, climbing, carrying. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts and serious injuries and/or falls. Works both indoors. Exposure to elements, cold and heat, humidity, rain. drafts, dirt, dust, and noise. Special care is requires to avoid serious injury. Subject to an irregular tour of duty. Position requires satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical. Must have a current driver's license. Position requires satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check w/Inquiries and Food Handler's Certification. \"This Is a drug Jesting designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing/or drug use. Condition(s) of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.