Assistant Bowling Manager

Clarification from the agency

Open to the public worldwide and does not include any relocation assistance.

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assists with the economic and efficient operation of the assigned Bowling facility, which includes up to 32 lanes, equipment maintenance and repair, and facilities. May include snack bar, and/or pro shop.
• Assist with the day-today operations of the facility, to include overseeing and directing work, ensuring a safe and pleasurable environment for all patrons, ensuring the cleanliness and good repair of the facility, reporting any damages, mechanical or other breakage or malfunction, reporting of safety hazards.
• Serve as fund custodial of the facility, ensuring the safety and appropriate use of funds, ringing/verifying registers, issuing and checking change funds, preparation and/or oversight of Daily Activity Reports and deposits, and assisting with procurement requests, physical asset and/or resales/equipment/gear inventories.
• Ensure the implementation of higher-level directives and regulations.
• Promote, schedule, and manage the conduct of tournaments, matches, and others special events, and program necessary resources for the purchase of supplies, equipment and resale merchandise.
• May oversee the operation of the pro shop and assist with bowling lessons.
• Carry out necessary liaison with other staff officials that support Center activities, Bowling League participation, marketing, purchase of bowling equipment and accessories, etc.
• Responsible for acting on internal and patron problems with minimal adverse impact on functional programs.
• For assigned shifts: schedule work, train and recommend outside training, provide input to performance evaluation, counsel assigned personnel, and recommend personnel actions, including selections for hire, recommendations for corrective actions, or recommendations for recognition and/or award.
• Effectively support the Equal Opportunity Employment policy, and ensure compliance with fire safety, security, and other environmental issues.
• If facility serves alcohol, must be aware of server responsibilities, and be alert to potential abuse situations and be prepared to take appropriate action.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Hours of work vary to include split days off, possible late evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbent must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. The work areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• A minimum of two years general work experience that demonstrates progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical work involving facility, program and staff supervision and management.
• A minimum 1 year specific knowledge of bowling, bowling equipment and facilities, and recreational activities.
• Knowledge of military MWR and/or NAF policies and procedures preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to deal effectively with subordinates, supervisory and management officials.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and activity level financial management.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and perform basic word processing and spreadsheet tasks using Microsoft and bowling specific software.
• Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity-based functions.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of recreational programs.
• Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities.
• Ability to represent the department and speak in front of both small and large groups.
• Knowledge of recreational and entertainment events.
• Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program that will stimulate and sustain the interest of participants and challenge participants that they may benefit from the social values to be derived from recreational activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, License must be obtained within 90 days of being placed in the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.

• Resume: limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume - https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
• Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
• Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
• Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

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