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Posted: February 6, 2026 (1 day ago)

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RECREATION ASSISTANT (OUTDOOR ADVENTURE)

Air Force Special Operations Command

Department of the Air Force

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$20 - $21.34

per hour

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February 27, 2026More Air Force jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning, managing, and leading a variety of outdoor adventure activities like skiing, hiking, camping, and rock climbing for Air Force personnel and their families at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico.

The role includes ensuring safety, providing instructions, handling equipment, and driving groups to off-base locations.

It's a good fit for someone energetic with experience in group recreation or outdoor programs who enjoys teaching skills and working flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in group activities or recreational programs, including volunteer work
  • Knowledge or ability to learn outdoor adventure activities, equipment, rules, and procedures
  • Experience or training in setting bindings on snow skis and snowboards
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Skills to guide and teach outdoor adventure techniques to customers
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license or ability to obtain within six months, plus defensive driving knowledge
  • Ability to pass a Tier One security investigation and drug testing

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Cannon AFB Outdoor Recreation. 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, 02/27/2026 Family Member Preference, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 provided a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs.

In addition must have or able to learn/gain experience working in an outdoor adventure recreational activity to include knowledge of equipment, rules and procedures in that area.

Must have or able to learn/gain experience and training on setting of snow skis and snowboards. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Must have the ability to guide and teach customers the skill and techniques for various outdoor adventure recreational activities.

Must have a valid NM drivers license or ability to obtain this license within six months from date of hire.

Must have knowledge of defensive driving techniques, including skill to recognize developing hazardous road and traffic conditions and the judgment to select alternate routs to avoid potential problems.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier One security investigation. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Incumbent plans, directs, and manages the Outdoor Adventure Program.

Responsible for planning, scheduling, developing and arranging support services for ongoing outdoor adventure programs/activities on base and off base for Airmen and families to include, but not limited to: snow-skiing, water-skiing, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, mountain biking/cycling, white water rafting, rock climbing, high ropes courses, sky diving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, hot air balloon rides, etc.

Responsible for ensuring the programs/activities are carried out safely and without any problems.

Provides instruction on different programs/activities; although instruction may be provided by an instructor with specific specialized training.

Sets bindings on rental and customer skis and snowboards. Enforces safety policies and procedures.

Develops and writes articles to be published explaining outdoor adventure programs and specific programs/activities. Briefs outdoor adventure programs at various functions on base, i.e...

squadron commander calls, etc. Receives and resolves customer complaints and requests for special programs/activities.

Operates RecTrac POS system, cash register, VeriFone, rings up sales, receives money and makes change.

Responsible for preparing financial paperwork to include budgets, reports, and R4R programming and reports to the Outdoor Recreation Director.

Drives 15 passenger van or bus to and from various outdoor adventure programs both on and off the installation.

Performs other related duties as assigned to include checking equipment out and checking equipment in. Works uncommon tour of duty to include, days, nights and weekends.

This is a designated drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12883177

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-4QFSWO-0157972