Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Aquatics Coordinator)
Commander, Navy Installations
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Lead Recreation Assistant (Outdoor Recreation) NF-03
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading and managing outdoor recreation activities at a lake area near Fort Hood, Texas, including overseeing staff, setting up events, and ensuring safe use of equipment for things like camping, boating, and hiking.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in running outdoor programs who enjoys working in a lively, nature-focused environment and can step in as a manager when needed.
Key Requirements
- Work experience or education directly related to outdoor recreation duties
- Knowledge and experience in executing multiple recreation programs (e.g., kayaking, mountain biking, challenge courses)
- Ability to assign work, define objectives, priorities, and deadlines for staff
- Skills in instructing customers on proper equipment use and program participation
- Experience planning, conducting, publicizing, and supporting special events, tournaments, and social activities
- Ability to serve as shift manager in the absence of the program manager
- Resume limited to two pages, clearly demonstrating relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities
Full Job Description
This position is located at: Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) - Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) is a reservoir located near Fort Hood and offers patrons a vast verity of activities, including but not limited to: camping, boating, hiking, fishing, kayaking, paintball, horseback riding and mountain biking.
This is an open continuous announcement. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to management on a weekly or as needed basis. 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 or education directly related to the duties to be performed.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Knowledge and experience executing multiple recreation programs such as kayaking, mountain biking, challenge course, or other similar activities.
Highly Preferred Criteria NOTE: Applicants who met both minimum qualifications and highly preferred criteria will be referred to the selecting official for consideration first.
To be evaluated as a highly preferred candidate, your resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the highly qualified criteria above.
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:
- Serves as shift manager during absence of Recreation Specialist (Program Manager).
- Assign work by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines and provides guidance to other staff. Assist in the planning/establishing of objectives and goals for the facility.
- Instruct customers in the proper use of equipment and programs within area of responsibility. Sets up recreational areas for on-site events.
- Helps plan, conduct, publicize, and arrange support for a variety of sponsored special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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