Lead Recreation Assistant NF-02

Full Job Description

This position is located at: Outdoor and Recreation Programs - Fort Riley, Kansas. Join our team at For Riley.

DFMWR provides family support activities and services; social, fitness and recreational activities that enhance community life, fosters Soldier and unit readiness and promotes mental and physical fitness; and wellness programs that directly support readiness and resiliency.

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: Work experience, which involved dealing with general public. Highly preferred candidates will be referred to management first.

In addition to meeting the above qualifications, highly preferred is defined as also meeting the criteria listed below: Degree with major study in outdoor recreation and parks; recreation management; youth, public, urban or community recreation.

OR At least 1 year experience in outdoor recreation. *** All experience must be listed on the resume for that experience to be considered. No assumptions will be made.

*** 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.

Major Duties:

• In a patron usage facility, circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory; receives and resolves customer complaints; provides information and general instructions on the use of equipment, facilitates and machinery.
• Assists patrons in use of the facility by checking out equipment, providing safety instructions, demonstrating new equipment, teaching classes, etc.
• Plans, conducts, publicize and arrange support for special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions. Schedules and executes Outdoor and Recreational Programs.
• Leads the work of other employees. Passes on to other workers instructions received from the supervisor and starts work. Distributes and balances work- load assuring that each employee has enough work to keep busy.
• Answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, and directives. Provides leadership, guidance and oversight in program operations. Provides on-the job training to new employees.