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Summary This position will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Outdoor Recreation Center. This is a Regular Part-Time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week. Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Director, The Recreation Assistant plans, organizes, directs, executes, and evaluates a wide array of year-round outdoor recreational activities/programs including but not limited to: Recharge for Resiliency (R4R), Single Airmen Program Initiative (SAPI); general Outdoor Adventure Programs including water and land-based activities; and other instructional programs. Program plans must include risk assessment, comprehensive itineraries, and a process for obtaining customer comments and suggestions. The Recreation Assistant recommends new programming activities, to include type of format and resources the activity would require, and they gather information from a wide range of different sources, including past programs and current popular programs in other communities. They may assist the ODR Director in assigning duties for Outdoor Adventure Program guides and volunteers, assign and review work, and provide training for program staff to ensure adequate skills in emergency procedures and in customer relations. The Recreation Assistant develops a detailed annual/quarterly adventure program based upon site surveys and customer input, establishes calendars, confirms itineraries, obtains permits/tickets where applicable, and plans and conducts post/pre-departure meeting with participants. They coordinate special group programs on an as needed basis to include self-guided programs and professional (contracted) guided programs. They may perform day to day budget management actions such as tracking funds distribution, reconciling commitment/obligation, and real locating assigned program funds. They may prepare and maintain data necessary to support short and long range APF and NAF budgets. Assists ODR Director in assigning duties for Outdoor Adventure Program guides and volunteers, assigns and reviews work, provides training for program staff to ensure adequate skills in emergency procedures and in customer relations. The Recreation Assistant performs administrative tasks such as preparing after action reports, sending program information to customers, responding to customer critiques and comment cards, and maintaining program records. They will routinely brief on and off base organizations regarding the variety of programs offered by Outdoor Recreation. The Recreation Assistant must demonstrate techniques and instruct participants in the use of equipment. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12529994 Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 09/19/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicant must have progressive experience in planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating outdoor adventure programs. Practical experience which has provided familiarity and knowledge of the procedures need to facilitate, lead, or instruct individuals or groups in recreation programs and activities is desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):Your qualifications will be evaluated on the bases of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.Must possess skill in dealing with public. 2. Must possess the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle with attached trailer 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. 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. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. 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 are 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 and 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. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.