Recreation Aid

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Kadena Marina on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Learn more about this agency Duties Performs and/or assists other recreation assistants or specialists in the operation and maintenance of Marina facilities. Assists in the Scuba Locker with customer service, ringing up sales, receiving, recording, displaying, replenishing, and inventorying merchandise. Complies with cash accountability, inventory control and resource protection requirements. Provides information on Marina activities and services, takes reservations and payment for instructional classes, charters, and special events; and notifies customers of changes. Informs participants of regulations and reports noncompliance to higher graded personnel or supervisor. Checks out equipment and provides basic instruction to customers on use of equipment in accordance with established safety standards and regulations. Checks condition of equipment upon return, completes required forms, and notifies appropriate personnel of damages. Sets up recreation areas for scheduled activities and assists with carrying out events. Cleans area around recreation facility and reports hazards. Assists with preparing, securing and cleanup of facilities due to adverse weather conditions. Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12917095 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to those with SOFA Sponsorship only. 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, 03/30/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based ActionFamily Member PreferenceMilitary Spouse PreferenceOutside Applicant VeteranSpouse/Widow/Parent of VeteranTransition Hiring PreferenceIn 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicants must have training or experience which demonstrates ability to deal with the public or skill in carrying out oral and written instructions. Must have knowledge of basic computer operations. Knowledge of cash handling and boating or scuba policies is highly desirable. Must be physically mobile and be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier I Background Investigation as a condition of employment. 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. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits Review our benefits