RECREATION ASSISTANT

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Gator Lakes Golf Course and is not guaranteed a set number of hours but can be scheduled 0 - 40 hours per week.

As a federal employee you will have access to all Hurlburt Field FSS facilities. After 1 year of employment, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave

- Tuition Assistance

Growth and other benefit opportunities are also available.

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Duties

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Performs and/or assists in the operation and maintenance of the golf course pro shop, driving range, course starter, course marshal, cart rental, club storage and caddy activities.

Provides patron guidance for selection of golf equipment and merchandise. Recommends appropriate level of golf instruction to interested patrons.

Encourages patron interest in scheduled golf events and tournaments. Schedules tee times, golf clinics, lessons and tournaments.

Assists patrons with golf club rental, assigns golf carts, sells pro-shop merchandise, processes patron special orders, and informally demonstrates equipment usage.

Explains course safety rules and regulations to patrons. Receives and logs merchandise and creates merchandise displays.

Ensures all sales, fees and charges are rung up on the cash register. Responsible for maintaining the pro shop in a neat, clean and orderly condition.

Ensures only authorized patrons use golf course and facilities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.

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, 09/08/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Must have experience which provides a basic knowledge and understanding of golf course operations including the rules of golf,equipment sale and repair, tournament organization and handicapping. Must have ability to read, write, and speak English. Must-have experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit or other processing of cash items when this includes; (1) direct handling of cash items, and (2) use of cash accountability control methods. Must have the ability to communicate both orally and inwriting. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. Prior experience in basic supply techniques is desirable. Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to work an irregular tour to include days, nights, weekends and holidays. " Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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.

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

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• 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.

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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