Position Overview

Title: Youth Sports and Fitness Assistant – Equipment & Facilities (Part‑time, 20‑34 hours/week)

Location: Aviano AB, Italy (31 Force Support Squadron)

Pay: $16.05 – $18.70 per hour

Schedule: Regular part‑time; guaranteed 20 hours per week with up to 34 hours as needed, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

- Issue, receive, and maintain recreational equipment; keep receipts and conduct post‑use damage inspections.
- Identify age‑appropriate equipment, select vendors, and procure gear when needed.
- Ensure sufficient supplies are on hand and all equipment is in good working condition, addressing safety concerns.
- Instruct children and youth on proper use of equipment.
- Assist in setting up sports events and participating in athletic programs such as fun runs or base‑wide events.
- Maintain an effective safety and accident prevention program.
- Conduct daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas.
- Identify and eliminate observable hazards on playing surfaces and evaluate fences, bleachers, and other structures for safety.
- Oversee upkeep and maintenance of fields and facilities, ensuring proper marking and lining prior to use.
- Operate field‑maintenance equipment (lawn mowers, tractors with attachments, edging and pruning tools, trimmers, rakes, trucks).
- Apply fertilizers, seeds, and herbicides as required.
- Accurately and promptly complete incident/accident reports for any injuries or accidents during sporting events.




- Enforce policies and procedures with parents, volunteers, and youth during events.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
- Work in indoor and outdoor settings, potentially under adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

- High‑school graduate or equivalent with verifiable proof.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Knowledge of youth activities regulatory requirements, policies, and practices.
- Understanding of recreation and leisure program planning concepts, principles, and methodology for youth development.
- Experience in youth sports or fitness programming, preferably with participants aged 6‑18 years.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform field‑maintenance tasks.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Valid state driver’s license and AFI license to operate vehicles.
- Ability to obtain and maintain current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccines, and pass required background checks and Child Care Tier1 investigation.
- U.S. citizen or NATO citizen with a valid U.S. permanent resident card.

Benefits

Non‑appropriated Fund (NAF) benefits including annual and sick leave, health (including dental and vision), life insurance, Air Force 401k, and retirement contributions.

Additional Information

Applicants must be able to work at Aviano AB on orders, obtain required clearances, and comply with all prerequisites outlined in the job announcement.

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