Recreation Assistant (Equipment Checkout)

Full Job Description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Tinker Outdoor Recreation Program. This is a Regular Part Time position with a minimum guaranteed 20 hours per week. Incumbent will be eligible for benefits including Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, 401k and NAF Retirement.

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, 01/15/2026 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: Must have experience which provides a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in organized, recreational activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities equipment, rules and procedures.

Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Cash handling skills required. Must possess skill in dealing with the public.

Major Duties:

Assists Program Director and other Recreation Assistants in the program operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and facilities under the Outdoor Recreation Manager (Base Picnic Areas, Fam Camp, RV Storage, Equipment Rental and Base Pool etc.).

Types of duties include, but are not limited to the following: Opens and closes facilities.

As requested, assists in the organizing, promoting, scheduling, coordinating set up of outdoor recreation programs to include USAF, AMFC and base wide activities; takes reservations and payment for trips and tours; notifies participants of schedule changes; checks the established safety system of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and areas, tools, and equipment, charging them out to participants, and checking them for condition on their return; performs minor repairs and adjustments; takes inventory of authorized recreation supplies and equipment.

May recommend new programming activities, to include type of format and resources the activity would require.

As requested, gathers information from a number of different sources, including past programs and current popular programs in other communities. Collects fees and protects funds.

Greets facility users and provides a variety of information about the recreation facilities, activities and scheduled events. Decorates facility to reflect holiday and program themes.

Reports facility repairs and maintenance requirements according to procedures. Assists in maintaining facility to meet operational standards.

Operates a 15-passenger van to transport customers for scheduled trips/tours. Operates an industrial sewing machine to repair rental canopies and tents.

May serve as the alternate Safety Representative for the facility, assisting in inspections, and maintaining related records and documents.

Performs duties as vehicle control officer for Outdoor Recreation, ensuring all maintenance is performed at proper intervals on four 15 passenger vans and one GSA truck.

Acts as maintenance chief for all Equipment Rental and program equipment, to include maintaining maintenance logs and ensuring all preventative maintenance is performed at proper intervals.

Responsible for all parts and material purchases for repairs for equipment rental and program equipment.

Assists in determining when to accomplish programed replacement of all equipment rental and program equipment.

Responsible for making and tracking purchases for the Flight Chief for base wide events accomplished by the Community Support Flight.

Leads work crews for set up and teardown of base wide events to include but not limited to: Summer Bash, Airshows, USO Shows, Tops in Blue Shows, Concerts, and Christmas Parades etc.

Performs outdoor and indoor maintenance tasks, such as cutting grass, shoveling snow, policing the area, changing light bulbs, and similar work. Performs other duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12853912