Recreation Specialist (Youth Sports Official)

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Ramstein Youth Center on Ramstein AB, Germany. This position does NOT offer logistical support. Serves as a Force Support Squadron sports official with primary responsibility of officiating basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football or other organized sports within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Position hours are limited to 0-6 hours on weekends.

Duties

• Serves as a Force Support Squadron sports official with primary responsibility of officiating basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football or other organized sports within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. May act as referee, games official, or umpire in Air Force-sponsored adult/youth leagues and tournaments utilizing recognized rules and regulations applying to particular sports. Judges performance in sporting competitions and events, enforces established rules of the game/sport, awards points, imposes penalties, and determines results with honestly and integrity. Displays an appropriate professional demeanor at all times and manages participant and spectator behavior to ensure sportsmanship is maintained at all times. Handles on-site disputes involving participant or spectator conflicts. Signals participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition. Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assesses any necessary penalties according to regulations. Inspects sporting equipment, playing area, and/or examines participants for correct attire in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. Collects required data and transmits to supervisor the information needed to submit reportable incidents to leadership and higher headquarters. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12987611

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, 12/16/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. 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. 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: Must have experience in organized sports. Must have an understanding of youth and adults sports rules and how to enforce them. Must possess outstanding communications skills to interact with players, coaches, and parents in a positive manner. Must successfully complete National Association for Youth Sports (NAYS) officials training (on-line and/or classroom session) within 30 days of hire. Must maintain certification throughout employment. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more and stand for long periods of time

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 12/16/2026 to receive consideration. This job is open continuously and will remain open for six months. You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager will review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period. This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected. 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/ .