- Position Title
- Recreation Assistant NF-02
- Agency
- Army Installation Management Command
- Announcement Number
- O3NAFEV-25-12662905 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Tuesday, May 13, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Have you been (or are you the family member of a Servicemember who was) involuntarily separated from the Armed Services with an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge within the last year? For the purposes of this eligibility, a family member is either: (1) the spouse of a military Servicemember or civilian employee; or (2) unmarried widow(er) of a member of the uniformed Service; or (3) unmarried child of a sponsor who either: (a) has not passed their 23rd birthday; or (b) is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before that birthday; or (c) has not passed their 23rd birthday and is enrolled in a full-time course of study in an institution of higher learning approved by a Secretary of an executive department specified in 10 USC 111, and is (or was at the time of the member's or former member's death) in fact dependent on the sponsor for over one-half of his or her support. If claiming yes, a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent must be uploaded with your application to receive preference. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
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(1) Are you the wife or husband of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the full time National Guard or Reserves AND your marriage occurred PRIOR to the service member's relocation via a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to the military sponsor's new duty station? If claiming yes, please upload a copy of the sponsor's PCS Orders listing the applicant by name. If the PCS Orders do not list the applicant by name, additional documentation may be requested from the NAF Human Resources Office to further validate the eligibility claim. OR (2) Are you the wife or husband of a service member whose retirement or separation was based either on (a) 100% disability, or (b) death of the service member killed while on active duty? Note: Spouses seeking preference in conjunction with a PCS move and their military sponsor was killed while on active duty must submit documentation (a) verifying marriage (i.e., marriage license or other documentation), (b) showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty, and (c) a statement that he or she is an unremarried widow or widower of the service member. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
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Are you a Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employee separated by a business-based action within the last year? If claiming yes, a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action must be uploaded with your application to receive priority consideration. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
4.
Are you a current Department of the Defense (DoD) Appropriated Fund employee serving in a continuous position with at least one year of continuous Department of the Defense (DoD) APF service? If claiming yes, a copy of your most recent Personnel Action (e.g. SF 50 or equivalent) will be requested to validate this claim. Note: If you cannot provide a copy of your recent personnel action at the time of application, then your resume must clearly support your claim. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
5.
Are you a current or former Department of the Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) employee? If claiming yes, a copy of your most recent Personnel Action (e.g. DA Form 3434, or equivalent) will be requested to validate this claim. Note: if you cannot provide a copy of the DA Form 3434 with your application, your resume must clearly indicate your NAF experience. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
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Are you a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108)? If claiming yes, a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent must be uploaded with your application to validate this claim. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
7.
Are you the parent of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) who was (1) permanently and totally disabled and (a) your spouse is totally and permanently disabled, or (b) you are unmarried or, if married, legally separated from your spouse? OR Are you the parent of a veteran was killed in action under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces (as defined by 5 USC 2108)? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
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Are you the spouse of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) who was (a) disabled and (b) the service member has been unable to qualify for any appointment in the civil service or in the government of the District of Columbia? OR Are you the unremarried widow/widower of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) killed in action? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
Provide Two (2) References
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In the narrative below, list two persons NOT related to you who can furnish information on your qualifications and character. Provide full name, address (complete with zip code), telephone number, email address, and occupation for each reference. Do not repeat names of supervisors.
Off Duty Enlisted
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Are you an Enlisted Military Service Member applying for off-duty employment? (If "Yes" a copy of your military Commander's permission to work off duty will be required prior to an offer of employment.)
Non-US National (Tier 1 Investigations or Higher)
Please read the following question carefully and indicate your response.
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Are you a non-U.S. National who has resided in the United States (or U.S. Territories) for less than 3-consecutive years immediately preceding your expected availability date for employment? (Example: Subtract 3 years from the date you are available for employment. Have you lived in the U.S. less than 3-years in the past, up until today?)
Facility
This announcement will fill multiple Recreation Assistant positions for various facilities within FMWR (Community Activity Center, Outdoor Recreation, Warrior Zone, etc.). Please review the following information as it provides information on each facility.
Keep the whole family busy and physically active during the long Alaskan winter. Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area offers skiing, snowboarding, and tubing for all ages and abilities. With snow-making capabilities, Birch Hill is the first hill in the interior to open and boasts the only night-skiing venue in the Fairbanks area. Recreation Assistant duties include but are not limited to: Opens and closes facility by locking and unlocking doors. Assures security of facility. Provide the highest degree of friendly and professional customer service to patrons and employees. Pre-checks and prepares ski and snowboard equipment for customer checkout. Issues/receives recreational equipment to/from authorized users. Assist with tubing and ski lift day to day operations. Supports snowmaking operation. Collects applicable fees, process fees in RecTrac, perform opening/closing procedures for funds secured in the safe and in RecTrac register. Cleans recreational equipment, supplies, and facility areas. Monitors inventory and condition of items on hand. Inspects/tests equipment in the facility for serviceability upon request or notice of equipment failure. Reports damaged conditions to supervisor.
Chena Bend Golf Course & Winter Activities Center is open 7 days a week during the golf season. In the winter the facility is open for lunch, our patrons can utilize our indoor Golf simulators and our facility does Nordic ski rentals Thursdays - Sundays. We are the furthest north 18-hole golf course in the world and are ranked in the top 3 course in the state. Recreation Assistant duties include but are not limited to: Greeting customers with a positive attitude while using highest degree of customer service. Checking customers in for golf and helping maintain tee times. Booking tee times, lessons and help customers with Proshop purchases. Open and closing the facility, ensuring facility security. Prep rental cart fleet and help maintain accountability. Cleans, organizes, and disinfects the facility and rental items within. Collects fees, greens fees, and manages till through the use of the Rectrac POS. In the winter time responsible for rentals of Nordic Equipment. Clearing entrances and emergency exits of snow.
MWR has three Fitness Centers:
Fryar Fitness Center Shifts: M-F 0430-1330, 1130-2030 & Weekends 0830-1300, 1300-1730 & Training Holidays 0930-1830
Melaven Fitness Center Shifts: M-F 0430-0830, 1030-1430 & Weekends 0830-1300, 1300-1730 & Training Holidays 0430-1330
Wolf's Lair Fitness Center Shifts: 0600-1000 *Open 24/7/365
Recreation Assistant duties at each facility include: Open and closing facility, ensuring facility security. Picking up keys at open/dropping off at close to MP station. Greeting customers with a positive attitude, using highest degree of customer service. Checks all fitness equipment and prepares for customer checkout. Inspects upon return to ensure user safety. Cleans, organizes, and disinfects recreation equipment, including but not limited to: cardio equipment, dumbbells, weight plates, benches, selectorized weight equipment, sports equipment. Assists with cleaning and preparing basketball/volleyball court and racquetball court floors for patron use and tournaments. Collects fees for resale items, locker rentals, and seasonally, ice rink fees. Clearing entrances and emergency exits of snow. All employees at each facility are required to work Sports, Fitness & Aquatic events, which may be scheduled on weekend or evenings, and to cover a weekend shift a minimum of once a month.
Last Frontier Community Activity Center is an unmanned facility open 5 days a week. This facility has party rooms of all sizes are available to rent and the largest laser tag arena in the state of Alaska. Recreation Assistant duties include but are not limited to: Open and closing facility, ensuring facility security. Greeting customers with a positive attitude, using highest degree of customer service. Cleans, organizes, and disinfects the facility and items within. Assists with cleaning and preparing rental areas for patron use. Collects fees for rental rooms and reserving via RecTrac. Operating and monitoring Laser Tag games. Clearing entrances and emergency exits of snow.
The Outdoor Recreation Center is your one-stop shop for outdoor adventure, trips, equipment check-out, and fishing programs. Outdoor Recreation offers year-round trips to help the Fort Wainwright community get out of the gate and into the state. Recreation Assistant duties include but are not limited to: Opens and closes facility by locking and unlocking doors. Assures security of facility. Provide the highest degree of friendly and professional customer service to patrons and employees. Pre-checks and prepares outdoor related recreational equipment for customer checkout. Issues/receives recreational equipment to/from authorized users. Collects applicable fees, process fees in RecTrac, perform opening/closing procedures for funds secured in the safe and in RecTrac register. Cleans recreational equipment, supplies, and facility areas. Monitors inventory and condition of items on hand. Inspects/tests equipment in the facility for serviceability upon request or notice of equipment failure. Reports damaged conditions to supervisor.
The Warrior Zone is a 7 day per week facility. We are open most holidays (except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day) and on weekends. We provide a variety of foods and beverages to be consumed on site or for takeout. There is a full-service bar for on-site consumption, free to use pool tables, and many big screen TV's. The Warrior Zone provides computer access by reservation and walk-ins, gaming consoles with internet access, virtual reality games, and a small movie theater. The hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 1100-2100, Friday 1100-Midnight, Saturday 1500-0000, and Sunday 1200-2100. Recreation Assistant duties include but are not limited to: Open and close facility, ensuring facility security. Greet customers with a positive attitude, using highest degree of customer service. Take reservations for computer access for authorized users. Issues/receives media and gaming equipment for authorized users. Pre-checks equipment and prepares equipment for customers, explains use, and monitors proper usage. Cleans and maintains equipment and game department. Assists the Lead Recreation Assistant with additional duties as needed.
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Which facility/facilities are you interested in working for within FMWR?
- Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area
- Chena Bend Golf Course
- Frayer Fitness Center
- Last Frontier Community Activity Center
- Melaven Fitness Center
- Outdoor Recreation
- Warrior Zone
- Wolf's Lair
Age
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Some facilities require you to be at least 18 years old. To verify you meet the age requirements for the facility, please input your date of birth in the box.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Recreation Assistant position with the Nonappropriated Funds Instrumentalities. Please respond to the question(s) below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess experience dealing with the general public?
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Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.