RECREATION ASSISTANT (OUTDOOR RECREATION)
What you'd do
About the position: This position is a RFT (full-time) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position assigned to the Ft Eustis Outdoor Recreation Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA - Ft Eustis location. Position is guaranteed 35 hours per week. This position may be subject to holidays, nights, weekends and on-call work.
Major duties
Issues equipment. checking for proper ID. verifying certification for equipment rented, i.e., boater safety. etc. Receives returned equipment, ensuring equipment is clean and damage free. Mini Park duties include manning go-carts. batting cage and putt-pun golf areas. Instructs/demonstrates equipment usage/safety. Provides general Instruction on equipment. Maintains fleet of rental equipment to include. but not limited to, recreational vehicles (RVs), boats -jon boats, skiff's. etc. pop-up campers, canoes. kayaks. dunking booths, gas/charcoal grills, travel trailers, lawn equipment. bounce houses, tables/chairs, canopies. Assists and/or performs ground maintenance on areas assigned to Outdoor Recreation. These areas include the RV park, cabins, garden plots, dog park, horse stables, mini park. etc. Grounds maintenance Includes mowing grass using push and riding mowers, weed eaters, blowers, edgers, spread mulch, etc. May be required to remove snow/ice and deploy preventative measures. Performs general maintenance/repair of equipment. May be required to empty and flush gray tank, as required. Performs general housekeeping duties, as required, i.e., cleaning restrooms, trash removal, assisting housekeepers at cabins, etc. Operates government vehicles in the course of daily duties. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13015585
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. 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, 07/31/2026 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: Applicant must have experience which provided a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs: and practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities and equipment. rules and procedures in a recreation program activity which has Involved recreation work in the area of specialty in which the position is assigned. Position must have cash handling experience. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Must be able to continuously stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time. Must satisfactorily complete pre employment physical. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Position requires current state drivers' license. "This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use."
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