Recreation Specialist (Program Manager) NF-04

Department of the Army

Fort Riley, Kansas Full-time $60,000 – $65,000 Closes Jun 23, 2026

Summary

This position is located at: Warrior Zone – Fort Riley, Kansas. Join our team at Fort Riley Warrior Zone, designed to give our soldiers a place to relax and have a good time. This announcement will have a cut-off after one week. Qualified applicants at cutoff date, will be forwarded to management first.

Duties

  • Serves as the manager for the Warrior Zone. Develops, manages, plans and administers recreation activities programs to support eligible personnel for Warrior Zone activities.
  • Such activities include, but not limited to, interactive gaming, food and beverage operation, movie theater, programming, and billiards and the BOSS Program.
  • Directs, develops and administers plans and procedures to meet the leisure needs of the Soldiers. Conducts periodic staff meetings and takes appropriate action for employee misconduct as well as recommending employees for awards.
  • As Warrior Zone manager, responsible for monitoring and maintaining electronic gaming equipment, big screen TVs, etc; coordinating inter and intra garrison competitions and tournaments.
  • Responsible for planning and executing of community special events that respond to the needs and interest of the military/civilian population. Markets programs through all available marketing sources.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions – missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.

We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you’re tentatively qualified, we’ll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it’s later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position – so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status.

These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details?

Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you’ll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense’s overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you’ll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

Required Documents

  • About Your
  • Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement.
  • For additional information on the two-page resume limit refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
  • Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
  • We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
  • Click this link for more tips: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
  • Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
  • Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
  • Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
  • The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  • Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  • Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service DA 3434 PCS Orders
  • Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

About this role

The Recreation Specialist (Program Manager) NF-04 position with the Department of the Army is based in Fort Riley, Kansas. This position is located at: Warrior Zone – Fort Riley, Kansas. The role pays $60,000 to $65,000 per year.

Day to day, the role serves as the manager for the Warrior Zone. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal recreation services experience this Recreation Specialist (Program Manager) NF-04 position requires. It is graded at NF-04, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Recreation Specialist (Program Manager) NF-04 position with the Department of the Army in Fort Riley, Kansas, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $60,000 to $65,000 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Fort Riley, Kansas, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 23, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Army
Job Type Full-time
Location Fort Riley, Kansas
Salary $60,000 – $65,000
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 23, 2026
Posted Jun 9, 2026
Source ID O2NAFEM-26-12982065
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