Recreation Assistant

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Banyan Tree Golf Course on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.

Duties

Performs and or assists in the operation and maintenance of the golf course golf shop. Effectively communicates with the driving range, course starter, course marshal and cart rental staff. Provides patrons guidance for selection of 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. Assist patrons with golf club rental, assigns golf cars, sells golf shop merchandise, and processes patron special orders. Explains course safety rules and regulations to patrons. Monitors inventory ceiling, recommends merchandise to be sold in golf shop, assists and promotions, monitors slow-moving inventories, insures merchandise levels are maintained, clean and presentable and properly priced, receives, logs, and creates merchandise displays. Ensures all fees and sales are entered into the POS register. Responsible for maintaining in the golf shop in a neat clean and orderly condition. Operates Point-of-Sale (POS) system, records sales, receives credit card and cash payment for merchandise, greens fees, equipment rentals, and various services, makes change, and wraps or bags merchandise. Performs an end of shift cash out, turns in all sales records, money, checks, and credit card slips to supervisor. Performs general housekeeping duties in sales and storage areas. Occasionally cleans rental clubs. Ensures only authorized patrons use golf course and its facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086452

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to those in Okinawa, Japan. 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, 10/22/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have responsible experience in cash handling or retail sales store work. Applicants must have training or experience which demonstrates the ability to deal with the public and have knowledge of the game of golf and golf etiquette. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of proper cash handling procedures and the ability to operate a Point-of-Sale (POS) system. The incumbent must complete a favorable completion of National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)/Tier 1 level investigation.

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 in order to qualify.