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Recreation Specialist NF-03


Job Location:

Schofield Barracks, HI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 58341 - 58341
Posted: 6 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located at Nehelani Schofield Barracks Hawaii (Island of Oahu).

Incentives and Bonuses

  • Incentives will not be paid.
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.

Duties
  • Serves as a Recreation Specialist within the Recreation Program Team involved with planning organizing and conducting facility recreation programs for the community.
  • Organizes plans and evaluate community programs that reflect community interests.
  • Works in executing community-wide recreation events programs and services to meet the diversified needs of the community including a variety multi disciplinary events.
  • Develops and plans publicity using installation media. Recommends items if supplies materials prizes decorations refreshments and equipment needed for program functions.
  • Assists with training new personnel. Assures that proper security measures are taken to safeguard monies property equipment and facility. Assists with other recreation programs in the Recreation Center as needed.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Must be available to work all hours of operations including nights weekends holidays and special events inside and outside of the facility.
  • Work requires the use of physical exertion when preparing for and overseeing events. Must be able to lift and carry light to moderately heavy items.
Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

  • Experience OR a combination of experience and education that provided the knowledge of the goals principles methods and techniques of recreation programs and an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups.
  • Completion of the requirements for a bachelors degree with major study in outdoor recreation and parks; recreation management; youth public urban or community recreation; or special population recreation is qualifying experience.

*Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualification criteria above.
Education

Completion of bachelors degree with major study in Outdoor Recreation and Parks; Recreation Management; Youth Public Urban or Community Recreation.

*If using education to qualify your professional certificates and/or College or University transcripts are required to be uploaded at the time of application to verify qualifications and to receive consideration.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

  • The Area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local (Island of Oahu).
Manual Application Option
  • If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
  • Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3 p.m. HST on 08/17/2026 to ensure timely processing.
  • Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
Allowances and Differentials
  • This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will be paid contingent upon eligibility.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
  • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
Your Application:
  • After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Army PAY SETTING Rules/Requirements apply to this vacancy announcement.
  • Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.
Termination of Spouse Employment Preference
  • Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
Discover Your Path to Success

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment as youll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel and their families which contributes to the Department of Defenses overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities including jobs in childcare recreation hospitality and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development including training education and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee youll have access to some on-base facilities including fitness centers libraries and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance participation in 401k and retirement plans and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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