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Posted: January 29, 2026 (0 days ago)

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CLUB MANAGER

U.S. Air Force Academy

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$70,000 - $80,000

per year

Closes

February 11, 2026More Air Force jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is about running club facilities at the U.S.

Air Force Academy in Colorado, where you'll manage daily operations, staff, budgets, and programs to support the quality of life for military personnel and their families.

It involves overseeing food services, events, and resources to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.

A good fit would be someone with experience in hospitality or business management who enjoys leading teams and handling administrative tasks in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • Progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, technical, or management work demonstrating knowledge of management principles and practices
  • Specialized experience in operating or managing a government or civilian club, restaurant, or institutional feeding facility, including supervision of various operational phases
  • A four-year degree from an accredited college in hospitality, culinary, restaurant or club management, business management, or a related field (may substitute for some general experience)
  • Ability to plan, direct, and organize business resources for efficient club operations, including food and beverage services, recreational programs, and promotional activities
  • Skills in budget preparation, financial analysis, menu planning, supply purchasing, and maintaining financial health
  • Experience in workforce management, including recruitment, staff training, and ensuring compliance with military and civilian protocols
  • Knowledge of managing real property resources, providing advice on renovations, and coordinating with senior leadership and external offices

Full Job Description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the United States Air Force Academy, CO.

This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave. 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, 02/11/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant 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: The applicant must have experience that shows progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or other work which has provided a general knowledge of management principals and practices, or progressively responsible experience in one or more of the functions managed by a club manager.

A four year degree from an accredited college with a major in one or a combination of hospitality, culinary, restaurant or club management, or business management may be used.

In addition to the general experience, applicant must have specialized experience gained in the operation or management of a government or civilian club, restaurant, or institutional feeding facility.

The experience must include responsibility or supervision over the various phases of club management operations.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: General Experience Specialized Experience Substitution for Experience Major Duties:

The primary function of the position involves work as a business and operational manager in club facilities responsible for planning, directing and organizing and business resources to successfully operate and support the installation commander's quality of life programs.

Responsible for the economic and efficient operation of club facilities and activities.

Implements higher level directives, formulates procedures and programs to ensure high standards of food and beverage, recreational and entertainment/promotional programs.

Establishes, reviews and evaluates menu planning, food service, purchase of supplies, equipment and resale merchandise. Establishes financial goals commensurate with market analysis of area or region.

Prepares budget, analyzes financial results and maintains solid financial condition of the club or club complex. Responsible for work force management, recruitment and staff training.

Manages real property resources and provides expert advice on renovations, improvements, minor and major construction. Ensures proper military and civilian protocol is practiced.

Coordinates with senior military and civilian leadership and local, state and federal office.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12875461

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-CBSF-12875461