Recreation Aid
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.42 to £17.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Alconbury, Huntingdon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | US Visiting Forces |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 273600 |
Summary
Job Title: Recreation Aid (S-0189-03)
Location: RAF Alconbury
Vacancy Number: 273600
Close Date: 07 May 2026
Hours and Schedule: 30 hours per week: As Rostered
Hourly Pay: £13.42 - £17.81
Benefits:
• Competitive Salary: the starting salary for this position is £13.42 per hour
• Holiday: 25 Days Annual Leave + US Federal Holidays (pro-rated)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Developmental Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position incumbent is responsible for manning the customer service desk within the bowling center.
You will manage daily activities by handling cash register transactions, assigning lanes, and operating the control console while overseeing shoe rentals, pro shop sales, and facility cleanliness. You will provide customer support through equipment demonstrations and bowling technique instruction, while also ensuring rental gear is maintained and reporting any maintenance issues to supervisors. Additionally, the role involves promoting leagues and special events to recruit participants and ensuring the facility’s security by managing opening and closing procedures, securing revenues, and setting intruder alarms.
Qualifications and Key skills
6 months general experience demonstrating the Key skills indicated below:
• Knowledge and understanding of bowling center operations including the rules related to bowling.
• Ability to learn or knowledge of bowling machinery and equipment and bowling lane care.
• Experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit or other processing of cash items when this includes direct handling of cash items, and use of cash accountability control methods.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and possess skill in dealing with the public.
Other Significant facts
• You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.
• You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
• You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
• Shifts will primarily be between 1500-2300 and 0700-1500. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing; however, positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK
This position may have certain restrictions on US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
LNDH Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil
Location: RAF Alconbury
Vacancy Number: 273600
Close Date: 07 May 2026
Hours and Schedule: 30 hours per week: As Rostered
Hourly Pay: £13.42 - £17.81
Benefits:
• Competitive Salary: the starting salary for this position is £13.42 per hour
• Holiday: 25 Days Annual Leave + US Federal Holidays (pro-rated)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Developmental Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position incumbent is responsible for manning the customer service desk within the bowling center.
You will manage daily activities by handling cash register transactions, assigning lanes, and operating the control console while overseeing shoe rentals, pro shop sales, and facility cleanliness. You will provide customer support through equipment demonstrations and bowling technique instruction, while also ensuring rental gear is maintained and reporting any maintenance issues to supervisors. Additionally, the role involves promoting leagues and special events to recruit participants and ensuring the facility’s security by managing opening and closing procedures, securing revenues, and setting intruder alarms.
Qualifications and Key skills
6 months general experience demonstrating the Key skills indicated below:
• Knowledge and understanding of bowling center operations including the rules related to bowling.
• Ability to learn or knowledge of bowling machinery and equipment and bowling lane care.
• Experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit or other processing of cash items when this includes direct handling of cash items, and use of cash accountability control methods.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and possess skill in dealing with the public.
Other Significant facts
• You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.
• You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
• You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
• Shifts will primarily be between 1500-2300 and 0700-1500. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing; however, positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK
This position may have certain restrictions on US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
LNDH Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil