Recreation Aid
U.S. Air Force Academy
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Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Carson, Colorado
Salary
$17.77 - $20
per hour
Type
Closes
April 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a recreation assistant at an outdoor complex on a military base in Colorado, where you'll lead groups and individuals in fun activities like rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking, teaching both kids and adults while keeping safety first.
It's a flexible role with hours varying from 0 to 40 per week, no experience required, but you'll need a good understanding of outdoor activities and the local area to help customers.
It's a great fit for someone energetic who loves the outdoors, possibly a student in recreation studies or someone with hands-on experience in adventure programs.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of and experience in various outdoor recreation activities such as rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking
- Ability to instruct and manage groups of children and adults in outdoor programs
- Strong emphasis on participant safety as the top priority
- Familiarity with all Outdoor Recreation programs and the local Fort Carson area to provide customer information
- Highly preferred: Pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or related field, with internship or fieldwork experience
- No prior experience required, but relevant skills must be demonstrated on resume
- Ability to report issues promptly to supervisors to ensure high-quality service
Full Job Description
This position is located at Outdoor Recreation Complex on Fort Carson. 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. No experience required.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: Must have knowledge of and experience in a wide variety of Outdoor Recreation pursuits.
Highly Preferred - Resume must demonstrate experience in the highly preferred criteria.
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.
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:
- Works as a Recreation Assistant instructing groups and individuals in a variety of outdoor recreation programs, such as but not limited to rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, challenge course.
- Teaches children as well as adults. Incumbent is responsible for group management. The safety of the participants must always be the number one priority.
- Must be familiar with all programs offered by Outdoor Recreation, as well as be familiar with local area as the position requires providing information to customers.
- Reports any problems to the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Recreation Specialist as soon as possible in order to maintain a high quality service to guests.
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