Recreation Aid (Aquatics)

United States Air Force

KY

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Adjudication, Air Force, Background Investigation, Bingo, Childcare, Communication Skills, Community Support, Computer Programming, Customer Support/Service, Federal Government, Fitness, Food Handling Practices, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Legal, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Military, Music, Peace Corps, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Publications, Recreation, Regulations, Reimbursement, Sales, Sports, Transaction Processing/Management, United States Citizen, Volunteer Experience
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15 days ago

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Recreation Aid (Aquatics)

Department of the Air Force

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

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Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Aquatic Center, Ramstein AB, Germany.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for Aquatic Center patrons, processes sales transactions, prepares Snack Bar items, and ensures a safe and welcoming Aquatic Center experience.

This position does not offer logistical support.

Learn more about this agency

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Aquatic Center, Ramstein AB, Germany.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for Aquatic Center patrons, processes sales transactions, prepares Snack Bar items, and ensures a safe and welcoming Aquatic Center experience.

This position does not offer logistical support.

Learn more about this agency

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Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/08/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 8, 2026

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Ramstein, Germany

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $15 - $15 per hour Pay scale & grade

NF 1

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Intermittent - Flexible - Guaranteed 0 hours; may work between 0-40 per week Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-9NFSW386075R Control number 873371300

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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Provide customer service to patrons by answering questions and providing information on fees, programs and operating hours; Enforce Aquatic Center rules, regulations, and policies. Sell and process passes, activities, lane reservations, swim accessories, and snack bar items using the RecTrac Point of Sales System; Safeguard fees collected from customers. Prepare food that is sold from the Snack Bar and report spoilage. Complete daily and weekly front counter opening/closing and cleaning checklists during assigned shifts; perform general maintenance and maintain cleanliness and organization of Front desk, Lobby, Snack Bar and Snack Bar kitchen areas ensuring that equipment is operating properly and meets health code standards. Report any issues to Recreation Assistant or Supervisor. Assist the Programmer with special events, birthday parties and other programs when needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12985790

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firm/final job offer can be received.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/08/2026

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.

  • 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:

Preferred knowledge and understanding of the rules, regulations, practices, and procedures directly related to the Aquatic Center. Knowledge of and experience with cash handling procedures are desired. Knowledge of and experience with food handling practices are desired. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers both orally and in writing is necessary. Must be able to work all shifts on days, evenings, weekends and holidays and has the ability to lift more than 20 lbs.

Conditions of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.

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.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities.
  • This job is open continuously and will remain open for 3 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.
  • This position does not offer logistical support.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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Required Documents

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

  • PCS Orders
  • Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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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 07/08/2026 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/ .

Agency contact information

Ramstein NAF HR Office

Email 86FSS.FSCN.NAF-HR@us.af.mil Address Ramstein Community Services Flight

86 FSS/FSCN

Unit 3221

APO AE, AE 09094-0535

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

  • PCS Orders
  • Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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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 07/08/2026 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/ .

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Agency contact information

Ramstein NAF HR Office

Email 86FSS.FSCN.NAF-HR@us.af.mil Address Ramstein Community Services Flight

86 FSS/FSCN

Unit 3221

APO AE, AE 09094-0535

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Welcome to Ramstein Air Base (RAB), Germany, home of the 86th Force Support Squadron (FSS). The 86 FSS mission is to provide the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) with the highest level of dedicated and focused customer-driven community support that provides essential services through numerous activities, facilities, and programs. The Fun Squadron presents something for everyone throughout the whole year, from the Month of the Military Child events in April to our Freedom Fest celebration in July. Shop for unique gifts from around the world at Ramsteins Annual Welfare Bazaar in September or round off the year with some Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities.

As a squadron, we want to help you discover all of the fantastic facilities, free events, and programs that FSS has to offer. You can experience a variety of food and drink specials at one of our many dining facilities. Get active at one of our three fitness centers with group fitness classes or personal training. We also have exceptional programs for your family including Family Child Care, School Age Programs, Teen Centers, and Youth Sports. Our Ramstein Community Center offers concert tickets, language classes for all levels, music lessons, family nights, bingo nights, and much more!

Agency contact information

Ramstein NAF HR Office

Email 86FSS.FSCN.NAF-HR@us.af.mil Address Ramstein Community Services Flight

86 FSS/FSCN

Unit 3221

APO AE, AE 09094-0535

US

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Learn more about what its like to work at U.S. Air Forces, Europe, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.

https://86fss.com/

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Aquatic Center, Ramstein AB, Germany.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for Aquatic Center patrons, processes sales transactions, prepares Snack Bar items, and ensures a safe and welcoming Aquatic Center experience.

This position does not offer logistical support.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted today · Apply by 07/08/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 8, 2026

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Ramstein, Germany

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $15 - $15 per hour Pay scale & grade

NF 1

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Intermittent - Flexible - Guaranteed 0 hours; may work between 0-40 per week Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-9NFSW386075R Control number 873371300

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