Recreation Assistant

📍 Naval Academy, Maryland · 🏛 Commander, Navy Installations Command · 💰 $18 per hour · 🎓 NF 2 · 🧭 Recreation Aid And Assistant (0189) · ⏳ Closes Nov 30, 2026 · 16 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 13, 2026
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About this job

The Recreation Assistant position, located in the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) Brigade Sports Complex (BSC), Annapolis, Maryland, assists in the daily operations and facility usage at the BSC to ensure customer satisfaction in a safe, clean environment. NAFI is an entity that generates its own funds through its operations, and is not funded by Congress.

Duties

The BSC Recreation Assistant is a multi-faceted position in a fast paced and exciting environment, ranging from Front Desk to ice rink duties. Employees of the BSC often learn a variety of new skills, such as driving the ice re-surfacer, ice rink maintenance, skate sharpening, and racket stringing. Greet guests and members of the facility and provide customer service operations to include facility information and offerings and payment processing Manage BSC front desk phone, answer questions, schedule tennis court time, and take messages Use Point of Sale (POS) system to accept payment for facility offerings, court reservations, guest fees, member enrollments, group classes, etc. Follow daily transaction, opening and closeout procedures Monitor activities and patrons within the facility enforcing rules and policies and ensuring safe conditions, and report any unsafe conditions to the manager Provide customers service relations for scheduled birthday parties, ensure the safe and satisfied delivery of contracted requirements for the event Monitor ice skating activities within the Hockey Arena enforcing rules and policies and ensuring safe conditions, and report any unsafe conditions to the manager, issue and return ice skates to customers as required Perform cleaning duties such as mopping, sweeping, taking out trash, and other janitorial duties as assigned Enforce BSC rules, emergency and safety protocols, and use decision-making skills to professionally and appropriately address rule infractions and other incidents When proper training and approvals are obtained, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment (skate sharpener, racquet stinging machine, re-surfacer, ice edger, compressors, etc.) Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Operations & Front Desk Manager or Facility Supervisor The work requires moderate walking, observing, working with hands, sometimes working with equipment, and moderate to heavy lifting, and may involve cold wet sports environment, crowded areas, and outdoors. Occasional exposure to some refrigeration chemicals (Freon, Glycol)

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic requirement of the Recreation Assistant position, NF-0189-02, you must meet one of the following: a) Specialized experience in the recreational field, which may include, but is not limited to: group leader or counselor for recreation programs or summer camps; aid, assistant, coach or teacher for recreation or physical education programs; assistant or sales store clerk in a recreation supplies/equipment shop; aid or assistant in renting of recreational property and equipment; aid or assistant in a hotel or resort recreation service; etc. b) Successfully completed 2 years of education that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. YOU WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) FOR THIS POSITION: Experience working in the sports and recreation industry (camp counselor, coach/recreational teacher or aid/assistant, sales associate in a recreation supplies shop, recreational activities coordinator, etc.). Experience in ice rink operations and maintenance is preferred. Experience in customer service, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Skill in multitasking, and self-motivation. Ability to recognize proper identification for patrons, and enforce safety and emergency procedures. Experience using a POS (Point of Sale) system or Cash Register.

Evaluations

All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website. Resumes must not exceed 2 pages.

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Required documents

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a claimed preference. Resume (Not to exceed 2 pages) Cover Letter Transcript and/or Diploma ~ If using education screen-in for KSA #1 If Claiming NAF RPL (Non-Appropriated Fund Reemployment Priority): Most recent separation BBA SF50 (or equivalent) If Claiming Spousal Preference ~ Proof of Marriage and PCS Orders If Claiming Veterans Priority Consideration ~ DD-214 page 4 Current or Former Federal Employee ~ SF50 or equivalent

What to expect next

All applicants must submit an application via the website, and will receive an email confirming submission.

Benefits

This flexible position is not eligible for Benefits, but NABSD employee perks include: Use of the Brigade Sports Complex Shop at the Midshipmen Store Shop at the Navy Exchange Potential membership eligibility at the Naval Academy Club Use of MWR facilities Eligible to join Navy Federal Credit Union Eligible for childcare with CDC & NAPS Use of Employee Assistance Program

Other information

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Recreation Assistant job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $18 per hour (NF 2).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 30, 2026 — 16 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Naval Academy, Maryland with the Commander, Navy Installations Command.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Recreation Assistant
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