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Recreation Aid (Bowling)


Job Location:

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 15 - 15
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located in The Naval Station Mayport Bowling Center. The purpose of this position is to perform duties involving the front counter league play open play and snack bar counter. The incumbent will primarily be assigned to a specific area of the bowling center however that assignment is based upon the staffing needs of the bowling center each day and the strengths of each incumbent.

Duties

In order to qualify for this position resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position therefore applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Performs assigned duties and provides necessary services to authorized patrons including general information and support of the Bowling program.
  • Provides information concerning facilities and operation.
  • Ensures adherence to regulations and safety and security procedures.
  • May assist in maintaining routine reports and/or perform clerical custodial and/or general maintenance duties as needed.
  • May operate a cash register Point of Sale (POS) system processes product or service transactions including equipment loan rentals resale and program registration; receive payments and make change.
  • Provides customer service by greeting patrons in person and by answering the telephone; takes messages and handles customer requests or referrals to the appropriate staff member.
  • All of the abovementioned tasks relate to the Bowling program delivery e.g. inventory control equipment inspection restocking point of sales operation and cash handling.
  • Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements.
  • Provides support for Community Recreation event set up and break down.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
  • A valid State drivers license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must live within the local commuting area or be an eligible military spouse relocating within the next 30-days.
  • Work may require sitting walking long periods of standing bending and lifting of moderate heavy items up to 40 pounds occasionally required to lift heavier items.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within 90 days of hire: Emergency First Responder or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Food Handlers and C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively).
Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge skills and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan series grade to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.


A qualified candidate must possess the following:

  • Must be able to learn MWR policies rules and regulations involving the Bowling program.
  • Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Basic reading comprehension in order to adhere to published rules regulations standard operating procedures checklists and other guides.
  • Basic custodial tasks e.g. sweeping mopping vacuuming wiping dusting etc.
  • Basic computer operations and keyboarding skills to include operation of point of sale systems as well as desktop computers.
  • Basic arithmetic calculations i.e. addition subtraction multiplication and division.
  • Basic customer service delivery methods to identify customer needs deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues.
  • Basic understanding of elements of the Morale Welfare and Recreation department to answer customer questions and/or refer them to the appropriate activity.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

  • NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Social Security Card is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7 2025 The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
  • A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at Although a Self-Check is not mandatory it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

  • Stability of Federal Civilian Service
  • People with passion for doing work that matters
  • Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R Joint Ethics Regulation dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race color national origin religion sex age mental or physical disability genetic information reprisal marital status political affiliation sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees whether on or off duty cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace and Sailors their family members and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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.

Although this position offer does not include benefits to flex employees there are numerous perks to being a flex employee. Below are just a few of those perks you will be able to benefit from:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees members of your family whether in your household or not offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support.
  • Access to Morale Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses Marinas Gyms/Fitness Centers Bowling Centers Restaurants Pools Base libraries and more!
  • Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals!
  • Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!
  • Access to professional development resources!
  • If you are scheduled and work on average 30 hours/week and meet the required hours within a year you can become eligible for medical benefits.

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