Recreation Assistant

Pacific Air Forces 📍 Kadena Air Base Posted 1 week ago

SOFA $16.55 – $19.00/hr

Plans, organizes, and assists in the execution of special events, holiday parties, and recreational programming for youth and community members, while managing facility operations.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and assists in the execution of special events, holiday parties, and recreational programming for youth and community members.
Responsible for the opening and closing of the Youth Center and other recreational facilities.
Serves as the primary point of contact for customer service-related incidents, addressing patron concerns, resolving conflicts, and escalating issues to the supervisor when necessary.
Checks equipment and gear in and out; ensures all issued gear is returned, accounted for, and properly stored at the end of each shift.
Operates and oversees laser tag and other special event equipment and activities.
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of recreational areas to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
Inspects indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, equipment, and tools to verify general condition and safety compliance.
Reports facility or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Conducts inventory of authorized recreational supplies and equipment on a recurring basis.
Performs minimal administrative duties such as maintaining records, logs, and basic documentation related to facility operations.
Assists with additional duties as assigned to support overall recreational operations.

Requirements

Eligibility and Qualifications

Required Experience: Must have customer service experience.
Required Skills:
- Ability to safeguard and handle cash is required.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals or groups.
- Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of maturity and good judgment, and enjoy working with children and parents.
- Experience must have demonstrated requirement for rigorous attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
- Practical knowledge of basic program, plans, and operation procedures of recreational activities is highly desirable.
- Skill in the use and maintenance of various recreational equipment and facilities are desirable.

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Physical and condition requirements

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This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain current record of immunization. Are you willing and able to submit to immunization screenings, undergo vaccinations including annual influenza vaccinations, and provide evidence of immunizations?

Additional Info

Location and Employment Details

Location: Kadena Air Base
Status: Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
SOFA Status: This position is eligible for SOFA sponsorship.

Who May Apply

The area of consideration is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan.
Applicants must be open to those with SOFA Sponsorship only.
Eligibility is determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire, and proof of eligibility must be provided by the closing date.

Application Instructions

To apply, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 2026-07-29 to receive consideration.
Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.