Assistant Business Manager (Bowling & Entertainment) - USAG Alaska

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Business Manager (Bowling & Entertainment) 

Location: Fort Wainwright, AK
Salary: $50,000 - $57,500 per year (+ 1.49% COLA)
Bonus: Up to a 25% Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized!
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Non-Appropriated Fund - NAF)
Open To: The Public (U.S. Citizens)

Turn Your Management Skills into a Global Adventure!

Are you a hospitality, recreation, or business management professional looking for a dynamic leadership role?

The United States Army Garrison (USAG) Alaska is looking for an energetic Assistant Business Manager to help run our on-base Bowling and Family Entertainment Center at Fort Wainwright. This is a rare opportunity to manage a fun, profit-generating community hub while building a long-term career supporting our Soldiers and their families.

While this position is open to the public, it is an absolutely perfect fit for the proven leadership of:

• Military Veterans
• Military Spouses (Eligible for Spouse Employment Preference!)
• Hospitality & Recreation Professionals
• Former or Current Federal Employees

The Army Civilian Advantage:

Working for the Army’s Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) system is a game-changer for your career:

• Global Mobility: Start your management career in the beautiful Alaskan interior. Once you are in the NAF system, you can leverage your experience to transfer to Army MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) facilities across the globe .
• Incentives: You could be eligible for up to a 25% sign-on or relocation bonus!
• Great Benefits: Enjoy competitive federal NAF benefits, including retirement plans, comprehensive health/life insurance, and generous paid time off.

What You Will Do:

Step up and help lead the action:

• Run the Show: Assist in managing daily operations of a fluid, high-energy bowling and entertainment facility.
• Event Master: Organize, develop, and market special events, promotions, leagues, and tournaments for the base community.
• Business Operations: Oversee financial management, budgeting, property control, and personnel administration to ensure the facility runs in the green.
• Food & Beverage: Oversee menu development, inventory, and health/safety compliance for the facility's food operations.

What You Need:

• Experience: Just 1 year of experience assisting in business management, PLUS a basic knowledge of bowling (such as assisting with leagues/tournaments).
  • OR 4 years of college education in Business Management (or related field) plus basic bowling knowledge.
• Highly Preferred (Stand out!): Experience with financial management (P&L), overseeing food/beverage operations, leading a team, and using systems like RECTRAC or FoodTrac.
• Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, pass a background investigation (Tier 1 & childcare checks), and be willing to work nights/weekends/holidays as the business requires.

Ready to Roll?

Don't strike out—this announcement closes on June 30, 2026!

Search for Announcement on USAJOBS to submit your 2-page resume and start your global career today!