Recreation Assistant

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Travis Outdoor Recreation facility at Travis Air Force Base, CA. Must be physically able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance. Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and the Arts & Crafts Center.

Duties

• Provide customer service to both internal and external customers, answering the telephone and responding to e-mails. Responsible for cash and inventory accountability, operating cash register, and providing input into a Point of Sale (POS) system. Takes reservations for trips/tours, rental equipment, campsites, stalls, RV storage and aquatic center events. Performs retail sale duties of merchandise to include selling amusement parks and entertainment tickets. Performs billing for outdoor adventure trips, classes, and RV storage. Performs rental duties of preparing rental for customer, checking in and out equipment, parking spots, stalls, campsites, and cleans and maintains all rental items. Ensure all paperwork including necessary waivers and/or checklists are completed for each respective activity. Maintains all equipment including adjusting bindings on ski/snowboard rentals, if needed. Cleans the restrooms, office, storage areas and other applicable areas on a regular basis. Maintains grounds surrounding facilities which includes picking up trash. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12992915

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, 09/24/2026 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: Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules and procedures. Ability to safeguard and handle cash and skill in the use of maintenance of various recreational equipment and facilities are desirable. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess skill in dealing with the public.

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.

How to apply

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 09/24/2026 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