Recreation Assistant (Facility Assistant) NF-02

Summary

This position is located at Magrath Sports Complex but may fill other vacancies in the Business Recreation Division. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services and recreational activities.

Incentives and Bonuses: Incentives will NOT be paid.

Duties

• Assists the Facility Manager in daily operations, circulating among patrons to provide information, ensure satisfactory service, and give general instruction on the proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Manages facility readiness by adjusting for program changes, setting up for events and athletic activities, conducting classes, and performing or monitoring facility cleanliness.
• Handles equipment logistics, including issuing and receiving items for authorized users, assisting with property inventory, and monitoring equipment condition to track maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Contributes to program promotion by assisting with the publicity of events and the marketing of posters, flyers, and other promotional materials.

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 Army Regulation 215-3.
• This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation.
• Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
• Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
• Work schedule will be irregular, including nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unique events.
• Possess (or obtain by the projected start of employment, 03-2026) the following certifications: CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Willing to complete (and maintain) the following certifications: MWR Orientation Course; Customer Service and Equipment (Safe Operation and Basic Maintenance Repair).

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less) and should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

A qualified candidate must possess at least six (6) months of directly related work experience that includes the demonstrated ability to operate multiple fitness facilities (e.g., assisting customers; setting up facilities for events/athletic activities; issuing/receiving fitness equipment).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

This is a Standing Register job announcement creating a pool of qualified applicants. Candidates will be referred to hiring officials as positions become available. The first consideration period for applications ended on 2/5/2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applications received after this date will only be considered if more vacancies arise.

Area of Consideration: This job is open to U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who live within 100 miles of Fort Drum, NY. Non-U.S. Nationals must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory for at least three years in a row right before starting this job. Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.

Manual Application Option: If you are unable to apply online, contact the servicing NAF Human Resources office listed in the Agency Contact Information section for a paper application. Submit no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on 08/04/2026.

PCS Costs: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are NOT authorized.

Allowances and Differentials: This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday Premium and Night Differential pay have NOT been authorized for Flexible positions with no guaranteed hours. Non-foreign overseas allowances, COLA, and differentials will NOT be paid.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire) will be reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements. If tentatively qualified, your questionnaire responses will be checked against the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Eligibilities you may be able to claim include:

• NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Required Documents

Required documents (must be submitted by the closing date):

• Resume (documents in a foreign language must be provided in English at the time of application)

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• PCS Orders
• Proof of Marriage Status
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply

You may submit your application electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O2NAFBN-26-12877878. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/04/2026 to receive consideration. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Alternatively, you may apply manually per the Additional Information section.

This Job Is Open To

• The public

Clarification from the agency: United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Agency Contact

• Phone: 315-772-4209
• Email: usarmy.drum.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf@army.mil
• Address: BN-NAF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM, DO NOT MAIL, Fort Drum, NY 13602, US