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Posted: February 25, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$16.50 - $18.50

per hour

Closes

April 27, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves running outdoor recreation programs at a military base in Texas, including leading group activities like hiking, kayaking, and climbing, while handling customer service tasks such as answering phones and operating a point-of-sale system.

It also requires maintaining safety equipment and supporting special events to keep things running smoothly.

A good fit would be someone passionate about outdoor adventures with hands-on experience in these activities and strong customer service skills, ideally pursuing a related degree or internship.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of outdoor recreation pursuits, such as hiking, kayaking, and climbing
  • Ability to lead outdoor trips and facilitate high ropes course activities at height
  • Experience operating a point-of-sale system, answering phones, and providing customer service
  • Proficiency in driving a 15-passenger van with trailer on back roads and loading/unloading equipment
  • Skills in conducting routine safety inspections of equipment like ropes, harnesses, life jackets, and vehicles
  • Pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or related field with internship or fieldwork experience (highly preferred)
  • Ability to support mission-essential special events and programs

Full Job Description

This position is located at Outdoor Recs at Fort Bliss, Texas.

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. Minimum qualifications: 1.

Must have knowledge of and experience in a wide variety of Outdoor Recreation pursuits. 2.

Applicants pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field, and in the process of completing an internship or fieldwork program will be considered highly qualified.

NOTE: The above minimum qualifications must be described within the duties of previous work experience listed on the applicant's resume and/or supporting documents.

A copy of all documents must be submitted at the time of application. Major Duties:

  • Operating a point-of-sale system; answering phones; responding to customer inquiries; and addressing customer service matters related to our facility and other MWR facilities.
  • Leading hiking, kayaking, climbing, and other outdoor recreation trips as designated mission-essential activities. Operating a 15-passenger van with an attached trailer on back roads; loading and unloading kayaks and associated equipment.
  • Facilitating high ropes course activities at height and routinely setting new routes on the climbing wall on a weekly basis.
  • Supporting mission-essential special events, including large-scale programs such as Pop Goes the Fort in October.
  • Conduct routine safety inspections of the ropes course, including rope logs, TruBlue units, life jackets, harnesses, and government vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational readiness.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFEQ-26-12896399