Recreation Assistant NF-02

About the opportunity

This position is located at USAG Rheinland-Pfalz – MWR, Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The incumbent circulates among patrons to assure satisfactory service, receives and resolves customer complaints, provides instructions on equipment and facility use, checks out equipment, and plans special events, social activities, and tournaments. The schedule is not fewer than 20 hours per week. Incentives and bonuses will not be paid, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. The area of consideration is restricted to the local commuting area of Kaiserslautern, defined as within 100 km (60 miles) of Kaiserslautern, Germany, including eligible SEP, ISMP, and FMP candidates.

Salary and benefits

• Support military and civilian personnel and their families, contributing to the Department of Defense mission
• Opportunities for professional development, training, education, and certification programs
• Access to on-base facilities including fitness centers and libraries
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays
• Flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan and potentially receive health insurance
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander

Who can apply?

• Must have experience working with the general public
• Claimed experience must be verifiable through the resume
• The area of consideration is the local commuting area of Kaiserslautern (within 100 km / 60 miles), including Spouse Employment Preference (SEP), Involuntarily Separated Military (ISMP), and Family Member Preference (FMP) eligible candidates
• In NATO countries, employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to nationals of a NATO country who are not citizens of the host country

Required documents

• Resume (must be limited to two pages or less and 5 MB or less, saved as a PDF recommended)
• Cover Letter (optional/other accepted)
• DD-214 or Statement of Service (if applicable)
• Transition Assistance (TA) supporting documents (if applicable)
• PCS Orders (if applicable)
• Separation Notice / RIF (if applicable)
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable)

When to apply

• Date Posted: August 27, 2026
• Application Close Date: September 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
• Manual paper applications must be submitted no later than 1500 CEST on September 10, 2026

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account or create a new one
• Search for Announcement number O4NAFHU-26-13049603
• Select your resume and supporting documents, ensuring your resume adheres to the two-page limit
• Complete the application questionnaire and review your application package
• Submit your complete application package electronically by the closing date
• Alternatively, request a paper application from the servicing NAF HR representative for manual submission

Additional information

• Announcement Number: O4NAFHU-26-13049603
• Pay Plan and Grade: NF-02
• Remuneration: 15 – 19.38 Per Hour
• Foreign overseas allowances, cost of living allowances (COLA), incentives, and differentials will not be paid
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program
• Applications remain valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise