Recreation Assistant

United States Air Force

Patrick AFB, FL

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Air Force, Amusement Parks, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Defibrillator, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Government, Fitness, Football, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Marketing, Material Moving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Military Operations, National Agency Clearance, Operations Management, Pathogens, Peace Corps, Project/Program Management, Publications, Recreation, Regulations, Sales, Scorecarding, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Sports Management, Sports Officiating, Telephone Skills, Volunteer Experience, Work From Home
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Patrick AFB, FL
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30+ days ago

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Recreation Assistant

Department of the Air Force

United States Space Force

45th Force Support Squadron

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Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Fitness Center at Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week. Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

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Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Fitness Center at Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week. Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/13/2026 to 06/12/2026

Salary $16.80 - $16.80 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 2

Location

few vacancies in the following location:

Patrick AFB, FL

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Intermittent Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

  • 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number 5R-26FSVS305402 Control number 869144500

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Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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Applicants will be reviewed and referred on the following dates: May 23, 2026, June 2, 2026, and closing on June 12, 2026. Announcement will close once position is filled.

Performs a variety of duties in support of the day-to-day operations in the military community to an authorized population as outlined in departmental or major command publications at the fitness centers located on Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral. Assists the Fitness and Sports Manager (FSM), the Fitness and Sports Operations Manager (FSOM), Sports Program Manager (SPM) in developing, organizing, and executing a variety of fitness center events, sports seasons, special events, 5Ks, E-sports. Will assist in completing field preparations for flag football, soccer/softball fields, sports field inspection checklists, sports officiating, set-up and tear down of fitness facilities. May be required to perform lifeguard operational duties. Will complete administrative actions such as updating sports scorecards, excel spreadsheets used to support programming and send emails electronically as required for distribution. Prepares marketing requests for promoting programs and services related to fitness & sports center programming. When assigned to the front desk, will be required to answer phones, take building reservations, conduct facility orientation tours, and issuance and return of sporting equipment. Reports broken equipment and facility issues to the equipment repair team for action. Will perform hourly room checks for the purpose of performing headcounts of patrons and reporting any safety issues to management. Will perform opening and closing procedures to include checklists for any property owned by the fitness center. Operates a point of sale (POS) for receiving payment for NAF contract services and prepare as required cashier reports for the (POS) operation. Will clean fitness equipment to current standards as set-forth by the FSM/FSOM or commercial equipment source. Will perform any other assigned duties as necessary.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12961548

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Appointment to the position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
  • Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
  • Must be able to be certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Blood Bourne Pathogens with-in 30 days of hire.
  • Must be able to pass a preemployment physical.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, June, 12, 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:

Three months of specialized experience in developing, implementing fitness and sports programs. Must have computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Must be able to communicate effectively to ensure mission requirements are met. Must be able to be certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and Blood Bourne Pathogens with-in 30 days of hire. If required to have a Lifeguard certification and/or Sports Certification, this will be paid for by FSVS. Will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty on a rotational basis to include nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to pass a preemployment physical which will consist of being able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to successfully complete a Tier 1, National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installations decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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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.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the positions qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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Required Documents

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Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on June 12, 2026 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Patrick NAF HR Office

Email nafjobs2@us.af.mil Address Patrick Sustainment Services Flight

45 FSS/FSCN

1138 Jupiter St, Bldg 536

Patrick SFB, FL 32925-5000

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on June 12, 2026 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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Agency contact information

Patrick NAF HR Office

Email nafjobs2@us.af.mil Address Patrick Sustainment Services Flight

45 FSS/FSCN

1138 Jupiter St, Bldg 536

Patrick SFB, FL 32925-5000

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

United States Space Force

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Patrick SFB has beautiful surroundings, and a spectacular view of rocket launches from the Space Coast. Approximately an hour away from Orlando where you and your family can enjoy attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and more.

Agency contact information

Patrick NAF HR Office

Email nafjobs2@us.af.mil Address Patrick Sustainment Services Flight

45 FSS/FSCN

1138 Jupiter St, Bldg 536

Patrick SFB, FL 32925-5000

US

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http://www.gopatrickfl.com

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Fitness Center at Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week. Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/13/2026 to 06/12/2026

Salary $16.80 - $16.80 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 2

Location

few vacancies in the following location:

Patrick AFB, FL

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Intermittent Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

  • 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number 5R-26FSVS305402 Control number 869144500

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