Supervisory Recreation Assistant

Pacific Air Forces; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Air Forces in Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan, seeks a Supervisory Recreation Assistant to lead the base's community activities program, plan events, manage budgets, and coordinate with vendors.

The role involves supervising staff, developing performance standards, participating on recruitment panels, and ensuring facility operations run smoothly while providing customer service and resolving issues.

Qualifications

• No education substitution is allowed to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive base-wide community activities program.
• Develops and evaluates events, tournaments, and programs based on feedback and market research.
• Prepares and monitors the operating budget including tracking, reconciliation, and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Procurement

Event planning

Staff development

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Schilling Community Center on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive, base-wide community activities program. Develops, executes, and evaluates recurring and non-recurring events, tournaments, and special programs based on customer feedback and market research. Assesses program effectiveness using surveys and attendance metrics, recommending modifications or new initiatives as needed.

Prepares, executes, and monitors the operating budget, including daily tracking, reconciliation, and forecasting of NAF/APF funds. Manage procurement and logistical support, preparing purchase requests, tracking inventory, and accounting for equipment. Advises the supervisor on resource constraints and required facility enhancements.

Works directly with Marketing to develop and disseminate promotional materials across multiple media channels (flyers, social media, marquees) to maximize patron participation. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with base agencies, vendors, and local community organizations, serving as the center's liaison. Serves as team leader for center staff, establishing work assignments, performance standards, and guiding professional development.

Oversees daily facility operations, upkeep, and resolves informal customer or staff complaints. Operates government vehicles as required to support programming. Assigns, reviews, and oversees daily work assignments, providing continuous technical guidance and operational support to staff. Establishes performance expectations, monitors employee progress, and provides formal input to the Director for annual performance evaluations.

Identifies staff training needs, recommends professional development opportunities, and ensures personnel are fully qualified to perform assigned tasks. Assists in drafting, initiating, and submitting Request for Personnel Actions (RPAs). Serves as an active member on interview and selection panels to support recruitment and hiring initiatives.

Assists the Director in addressing and resolving employee performance or conduct issues in accordance with applicable personnel regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19 – $22/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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