Recreation Aid NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Recreation Aid (Leisure Activities) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Carson, Colorado
Salary
$15 - $15.50
per hour
Type
Closes
April 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job at a military base involves helping with leisure travel services, such as booking activities, providing local information to guests, and handling payments at the front desk.
It's a flexible role with variable hours up to 40 per week, working both indoors and outdoors to ensure smooth customer service for programs and events.
A good fit would be someone friendly and energetic who enjoys interacting with people, can stay positive under pressure, and is willing to get certified in basic safety skills.
Key Requirements
- Obtain American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certification within 6 months of hire
- Communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)
- Physically able to lift and carry 40 pounds, walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely
- Capable of working both indoors and outdoors
- Familiarity with all offered programs and local area for providing guest information
- Highly preferred: Experience with RecTrac software
- Maintain a positive attitude and provide courteous customer service
Full Job Description
This position is located at the MWR Leisure Travel Services (ITR). This position is a FLEX position. FLEX positions can be worked anywhere between 0 - 40 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed.
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.
Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. 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: No work experience required, however, must be able to: Obtain current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training certification within 6 months of hire.
Communicate in English (both written and verbal). Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry 40 pounds, walk, bend and stoop and stand on a routine basis.
Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Highly Preferred - Resume must demonstrate experience in the highly preferred criteria. Must have RecTrac experience.
Applicants that meet the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first.
All others may be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list. Major Duties:
- Discusses and coordinates with Supervisor current and planned activities and events to include arrangements for special programs and related staffing requirements to assure continuous, prompt and courteous customer service.
- Provides guests with local information concerning available programs and activities, making individual reservations, answering questions concerning any aspect of operated facilities and providing prompt, courteous service in any area requested.
- Receives payments, issues receipts as required, documents business transactions through computer posting entries, process retail sales through cash register, ensures proper internal control procedures on key issues are followed.
- Must be familiar with all programs offered by the activity, as well as be familiar with local area as the job requires providing a lot of information to guests, which could also be as a tour guide.
- Must always maintain a positive attitude around and towards guests in order to project a positive image of the activities and programs.
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