This position is assigned to the Youth Sports & Fitness program at Osan AB in the Republic of South Korea. The Recreation Assistant will serves as the Force Support Squadron's sports official with primary responsibility of officiating basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football or other organized sports within the Osan Military Community. This flex position with a work schedule between 0- 8 hours on weekdays & weekends.
Summary
This position is assigned to the Youth Sports & Fitness program at Osan AB in the Republic of South Korea. The Recreation Assistant will serves as the Force Support Squadron's sports official with primary responsibility of officiating basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football or other organized sports within the Osan Military Community. This flex position with a work schedule between 0- 8 hours on weekdays & weekends.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens/ Legal US Residents with SOFA Sponsorship within the local commuting area of Osan AB (20-mile radius)
Serves as a Force Support Squadron sports official with primary responsibility of officiating basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football or other organized sports within the Osan Military Community.
May act as referee, games official, or umpire in Air Force-sponsored adult/youth leagues and tournaments utilizing recognized rules and regulations applying to particular sports.
Judges' performance in sporting competitions and events, enforces established rules of the game/sport, awards points, imposes penalties, and determines results with honestly and integrity.
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.
Signals participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assesses any necessary penalties according to regulations. Inspects sporting equipment, playing area, and/or examines participants for correct attire in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
Collects required data and transmits to supervisor the information needed to submit reportable incidents to leadership and higher headquarters.
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 (up to 40 lbs).
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.
Incumbent must be physically in South Korea. Limited to 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.
Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises
Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commuting area of the duty location for this position.
This position requires the incumbent to be at least 18 years of age.
Physical demands: Stamina sufficient to stand, walk, run, or squat for long periods of time commensurate with the sport to be officiated.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following:1. Substantial knowledge of the rules of the sport to be officiated as evidenced by documented training sessions or seminars that instructed specific rules and regulations, or extensive experience coaching and/or playing the sport which would have provided the same level of knowledge. OR 2. Possession of a valid license or recognized national association credential or certificate for sports officials.*3. The ability to communicate in English (both written and verbal)*Specific certification, license, or credential may be required by individual states, municipalities, or installations. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":
Six (6) months experience officiating youth sports or any officiating experience.
Applicants with experience in the following areas may be considered Highly Preferred and sent to management first for consideration. This experience must be clearly defined on your resume.
Must have experience in organized sports.
Must have an understanding of youth and adults sports rules and how to enforce them.
Must possess outstanding communications skills to interact with players, coaches, and parents in a positive manner.
Must successfully complete National Association for Youth Sports (NAYS) officials training (on-line and/or classroom session) within 30 days of hire.
Must maintain certification throughout employment.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more and stand for long periods of time.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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.
This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities
This position does NOT offer logistical support.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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:
High School Diploma OR equivalent
Letter of Recommendation, including contact information OR Reference Check contact information (2 required)
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
High School Diploma OR equivalent
Letter of Recommendation, including contact information OR Reference Check contact information (2 required)
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:
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.
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 06/12/2026 to receive consideration. This job is open continuously and will remain open for 6 months. You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager will review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period. This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected. 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=ApplicantTo 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
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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:
High School Diploma OR equivalent
Letter of Recommendation, including contact information OR Reference Check contact information (2 required)
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
High School Diploma OR equivalent
Letter of Recommendation, including contact information OR Reference Check contact information (2 required)
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:
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.
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 06/12/2026 to receive consideration. This job is open continuously and will remain open for 6 months. You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager will review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period. This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected. 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=ApplicantTo 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
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
