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OMB NO: 1625-0120
Expiration Date: 05/31/2029
Announcement: 6763
Opening Date: 20 May 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0189-01
Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)
Position: Recreation Aid Salary: $15.00/hour
Location: Yorktown, VA - MWR
USCG Training Center Yorktown Auto Hobby Shop
DUTIES:
The incumbent is involved in one or more recreational activities such as military recreation center activities; youth activities; outdoor recreation; craft and hobby shops; athletics, fitness and sports programs; music and theater and/or other similar USCG MWR recreational services.
Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipment. Provides information concerning facilities and operation.
May issue tools, equipment and games to authorized customers, check identification, and collect fees when appropriate.
May issue and receives items inspecting for obvious damage and missing parts. In a recreation facility may assist in directing patrons, scheduling the use of courts, lanes and equipment.
Checks inventories and supplies, participates in and direct games and social events. Decorates party rooms and maintains the cleanliness of assigned work areas. In arts and crafts programs demonstrates simple techniques.
Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Monitors and checks the security of premises.
May assist in maintaining routine reports and/or perform clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties as needed. May operate a cash register, receive payments and make change.
Performs related duties as assigned.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum:
1. Skill to learn USCG MWR policies, rules and regulations involving the area, and ability to communicate orally and in writing.
2. Knowledge of basic mathematics
3. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.
4. Experience in the performance of duties similar to the above.
Preferred (in addition to the minimum):
- Six months experience in the assigned recreational activity is desired.
USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:
By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.
- Paid Annual and Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
- Pension Plan
- 401k Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:
- Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
- Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
- Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
- Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
- Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
- This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
HOW TO APPLY
Additional Information on how you will be evaluated:
Your resume or application must clearly demonstrate the required experience and/or education. Experience includes both paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social, committee, sports, or internships). Volunteer work can help develop essential skills, competencies, and leadership experience that may translate directly to paid employment. Your resume is the primary tool used to assess your qualifications. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to provide clear, specific, and detailed descriptions of your experience.
You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice. It is recommended the resume clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You should also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors.
Outside Candidates: To apply, please visit our website at https://shopcgx.com and click on “Careers” at bottom of the page. Internal Candidates: Sign into ADP Workforce now. Click on Myself/Talent/Career Center. Search by location or Job Title for:
Recreation Aid INT– 6763
Yorktown, VA, US
Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.
PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.
Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.
Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.
Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Skills Required
- Skill to learn USCG MWR policies and ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Knowledge of basic mathematics
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance
- Experience in the performance of duties similar to the above
- Six months experience in the assigned recreational activity is desired
What We Do
The Coast Guard Community Services Command (CSC) was commissioned on March 26th, 2009 with its headquarters located in Chesapeake, Virginia. CSC is comprised of the Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being and Recreation (MWR) program and the Coast Guard Exchange System (CGX). The Coast Guard MWR and CGX programs are considered vital nonpay compensation programs that have responsibilities in taking care of those who protect and defend the homeland. Our responsibility is to help ensure the mission readiness and retention of our Coast Guard military members and the Coast Guard family. CGX provides quality merchandise and services at a savings to the military member and their families as well as other authorized patrons and provides a dividend to help fund Coast Guard MWR programs worldwide. Over the past 10 years, CGX has contributed over $23 million to Coast Guard MWR programs! MWR activities are varied and diverse and include fitness centers, gymnasiums, picnic areas, community centers, movie theaters, food and beverage operations, golf courses, child development centers, recreational lodging, bowling centers, and information, ticket, and tour activities, just to name a few! Every day at CSC, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of every military member and their family whether through CGX or through MWR – CSC is there ready to serve. Coast Guard Community Services Command, serving those who protect and defend the homeland.
