Recreation Specialist (MVO)
Pacific Air Forces
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Recreation Assistant (OAP)
Pacific Air Forces
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading outdoor adventure activities like hiking, kayaking, and ATV tours for military personnel and families at a base in Alaska, while ensuring everyone's safety and managing equipment.
It's a flexible part-time role that may include evenings, weekends, and outdoor work in tough weather.
A good fit would be someone energetic and adventurous with experience in recreation programs or related studies, who enjoys teaching groups and handling customer service.
Key Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Experience in cash handling and computer use (preferred)
- Working knowledge of recreation programs, activities, equipment, rules, and procedures
- Ability to instruct groups and individuals in outdoor adventures like ATV tours, rafting, kayaking, hiking, and rock-climbing
- Strong focus on participant safety and group management
- Familiarity with local area and Outdoor Recreation programs for customer information
- Capability to operate vehicles such as trucks, vans, ATVs, boats, and snowmobiles
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation's Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.
Flexible employees have work schedules that depend on the needs of the activity. You may work a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
Flexible employees may be subjected to "on call" work in addition to hours posted on the schedule. 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, 04/13/2026 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 a valid driver's license. Prefer experience in cash handling and computer.
The position prefers experience that provides a working familiarity with the routines and procedures of recreation programs, including practical knowledge of associated activities, equipment, rules, and procedures.
Applicants pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field, and who are in the process of completing an internship or fieldwork program, will be considered highly qualified.
Major Duties:
Works under the general supervision of the Supervisory Recreation Specialist or Recreation Specialist.
Instruct groups and individuals in a variety of outdoor adventure program tours and instructional classes using a variety of teaching methods.
Activities include but are not limited to: ATV and snowmobile tours, whitewater rafting, fishing, camping, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, canoeing, rock-climbing, and stand-up paddle boarding.
The incumbent is responsible for group management, and the safety of the participants must always be the number one priority.
Assists in directing patrons, scheduling the use of equipment and scheduling special trips and tours.
Must be familiar with all programs offered by Outdoor Recreation, as well as be familiar with the local area as the position requires providing information to customers.
Adapts and supports changing program objectives with a positive attitude. Maintains the cleanliness of assigned work areas.
The incumbent also performs and/or assists in the operation and maintenance of recreational facilities.
This includes circulating among patrons to ensure service is satisfactory, resolving customer complaints, and providing instruction on the safe use of equipment.
Additional duties include issuing and receiving tools and equipment, inspecting items for damage, completing appropriate paperwork, and performing minor repairs.
They will maintain inventories, report shortages to the supervisor, and adhere to all safety and security regulations.
This role assumes responsibility for cash and credit cards collected, requiring an inventory at the beginning and end of each tour.
Operates general and special purpose vehicles, including pickup trucks, 15-passenger vans, all-terrain vehicles, boats, and snowmobiles.
May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty including evenings, weekends, and holidays; work often requires working outdoors in inclement weather. May be required to travel away from JBER.
Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12929730
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