Recreation Assistant NF-02.

Obsolete Site; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Army NAF Fort Drum is seeking staff to ensure high-quality customer service, assist patrons with equipment use, safety instruction, and demonstrations. The role includes planning for events and supporting social activities, tournaments, and related functions.

Ideal candidates have at least six months' experience with the general public, and may provide guidance to other staff. The position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of work experience involving dealing with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Circulates among patrons to ensure service is satisfactory and handles complaints.
• Assist patrons in use of the facility by checking out equipment, giving safety instructions, and demonstrating new equipment.
• Plans, conducts, publicizes and arranges support for special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions.
• May provide work guidance to other staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

customer service

Job description

• Circulates among patrons to ensure service is satisfactory; receiving and resolving customer complaints and providing general instructions on the safe and proper use of equipment, facilities and machinery.


• Assist Patrons in use of the facility by checking out equipment, proving safety instruction, and demonstrating new equipment, teaching classes. etc.


• Plans, conducts, publicizes and arranges support for special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions.


• May provide work guidance to other staff


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties

• Circulates among patrons to ensure service is satisfactory; receiving and resolving customer complaints and providing general instructions on the safe and proper use of equipment, facilities and machinery.


• Assist Patrons in use of the facility by checking out equipment, proving safety instruction, and demonstrating new equipment, teaching classes. etc.


• Plans, conducts, publicizes and arranges support for special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions.


• May provide work guidance to other staff


• 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.


• This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI or T3/ANACI background investigation.


• Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.


• Work schedule will be irregular, and the incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unique events.


• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• at least six (6) months of work experience involved dealing with the general public.

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, ensure that your resume and application materials clearly demonstrate that you meet all qualifications listed in the job announcement and questionnaire.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This is a Standing Register job announcement creating a pool of qualified applicants. Candidates will be referred to hiring officials as positions become available.

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates who are within the Local / Surrounding Commuting Area. NOTE: Local / Surrounding Commuting area defines as within 100 miles of Fort Drum. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.


• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00PM EST on 12/30/2026 to ensure timely processing.


• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

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 and Night Differential pay have NOT been authorized by the Garrison Commander or the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Flexible positions with no guaranteed hours.


• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will NOT be paid.

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.

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