Recreation Assistant (Facilities Operator) NF

USAJOBS; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Access to on-base facilities

Job summary

Harmony Church Recreation Center is seeking a team member to support daily operations at Fort Benning. You will open/close facilities, manage equipment rentals, and assist customers with a focus on safety and service.

The role includes cash handling, inventory control, light maintenance, and adherence to security procedures, contributing to a well‑run recreation program for the Fort Benning community.

Qualifications

• Experience working in recreation facilities or related operations is preferred.
• Ability to manage cash handling and daily deposits.
• Familiarity with equipment rental processes and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes facilities by locking/unlocking doors and ensuring security systems are operable.
• Issues/receives recreational equipment to authorized users.
• Collects applicable fees and accounts for monies collected; safeguards funds.
• Performs equipment pre-checks, explains usage, and monitors proper use.
• Cleans recreation equipment, supplies, and facility areas; performs basic maintenance.

Skills

Equipment handling

Cash handling

Security procedures

Facility maintenance

Customer service

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Harmony Church Recreation Center which is a part of Fort Benning Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Major Duties

• Opens and/or closes facilities by locking/unlocking doors and windows, and assuring security system is operable.
• Issues/receives recreational equipment to authorized users.
• Collects applicable fees for items issued, accounts for monies collected safeguards funds and makes daily bank deposits.
• Pre-checks and prepares equipment for customers, explains use, and monitors proper usage.
• Cleans recreation equipment, supplies and facility area.
• Operates equipment and performs self-help maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Prepares work order for maintenance which cannot be completed by self-help.
• Prepares requirement lists for appropriated and non-appropriated supplies and equipment due to demand or need for replacement items.
• Monitors inventories and number and condition of items on hand.

Evaluations

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

• NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Benefits

• 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.
• For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

Other Information

Area of Consideration This job is open to candidates who are in the Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement which is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)