Recreation Assistant (Sports Official) Job in Osan, South Korea

Vacancy No. 26-9KFSYY809873 Department Pacific Air Forces
Salary $16.50 to $21.32 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 7/12/2026 Close Date 7/24/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Osan, South Korea


Recreation Assistant (Sports Official)

Department of the Air Force
Pacific Air Forces

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at Child/Youth Services on Osan AB, South Korea. Work schedule is flex.
For overseas positions, qualified applicants with military spouse preference and family member preference receive hiring priority over other applicants.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Osan AB (20-mile radius). Applicants must be in country and be a US Citizens/Legal US Residents with SOFA Sponsorship

Duties

  • Performs duties under the general direction of the CYS Services Sports and Fitness Director or Assistant Sports and Fitness Director.
  • Serves as Air Force CYS Services sports official with primary responsibility of officiating basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football or other organized sports within the Youth Sports and Fitness Program.
  • Displays an appropriate professional demeanor at all times and manages participant and spectator behavior to ensure sportsmanship is maintained at all times. Handles on-site disputes involving participant or spectator conflicts.
  • Inspects sporting equipment, playing area, and/or examines participants for correct attire in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. Directs participants to assigned areas such as starting blocks, side of field/court.
  • Confers with other sports officials, coaches and participants and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities and discuss problems. Compiles scores and other athletic records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
  • The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs (heavier items with assistance). Vision sufficient to execute job requirements.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. 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, 07/24/2026

  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran


The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local U.S. Citizens that are 1) Current permanent NAF/APF employees; or 2) Spouses of active-duty military members; or 3) Family members of active-duty military member; or 4) Family members of DoD civilians or 4) Veteran's 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 be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. Additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • PCS Orders
  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

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

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/24/2026 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Osan NAF HR Office
Email
OsanNAFHRO@us.af.mil
Address
Osan Child and Youth Services Flight
51 FSS/FSCN
Unit 2065
APO AP, AP 96278-2065
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Pacific Air Forces

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Osan is a compact, walkable base, with a rich history and close community. The 51 Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base has been serving for over 75 years, with a focus on readiness, teamwork, and camaraderie. As a member of the 51 Force Support Squadron, you will take part in supporting the operations of the 51 Fighter Wing by providing a wide range of community services such as military family readiness, education and recreation programs.

We are small, but we are mighty! Come join the 51 FSS team today!

For more information on Air Force FSS programs, please visit: https://myairforcelife.com/

Agency contact information

Osan NAF HR Office
Email
OsanNAFHRO@us.af.mil
Address
Osan Child and Youth Services Flight
51 FSS/FSCN
Unit 2065
APO AP, AP 96278-2065
US