Recreation Aid Front Counter (Ramstein Bowling)

Summary

About the position: This position is located at the Ramstein Bowling Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This position is not eligible for Logistic Support. Performs and/or assists other recreation assistants or specialists in the operation and maintenance of bowling lanes and snack bar operations.

Duties

• Performs and/or assists other recreation assistants or specialists in the operation and maintenance of bowling lanes and snack bar operations. Types of duties include but are not limited to the following: Takes reservations for birthday parties, league tournaments and squadron events. Responsible for manning the customer service desk at the bowling center. Assigns lanes to be used, operates control of console, rents shoes and sells items in the pro shop. Informs supervisor of equipment reported to be malfunctioning as well as other items needing maintenance or repair. Decorates bowling center for special events or advertised programs. Ensures activities are properly scheduled, facilities are set up and rules and regulations are observed. Runs Point of Sales system behind the snack bar, processing customer orders, making change, charging to member's credit card accounts. Enforces established safety and internal control programs and policies. Posts announcements of scheduled activities and answers inquiries about bowling events or snack bar and pro shop specials. As instructed takes inventory of authorized food and pro shop resale items and performs duties outside of normal task and responsibilities in emergency situations. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040319

Qualifications

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, 09/10/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Work experience in a bowling center is desired; however not required. Must have experience in responsible clerical, office, or retail work which provided the applicant the ability to perform common arithmetic problems, such as making change when receiving payments from customers. Must have experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, or other processing of cash items when this includes (1) direct handling of cash items and use of cash accountability methods. Must have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. Position requires working irregular schedules, to include weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

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. 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must 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 09/10/2026 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 or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. 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 (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .