RECREATION ASSISTANT (FITNESS)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading and teaching outdoor activities like rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking to groups and individuals, including children and adults, at a military base recreation center.
The role focuses on ensuring participant safety, managing groups, and providing information about local programs and areas.
It's a good fit for someone passionate about outdoor adventures with hands-on experience in recreation and strong safety awareness.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities
- Ability to instruct and teach groups and individuals, including children and adults
- Strong group management skills with safety as the top priority
- Familiarity with all outdoor recreation programs and local area resources
- Prompt reporting of issues to supervisors to maintain service quality
- Pursuing a degree in Recreation Management or related field (highly preferred)
- At least 6 months of experience programming outdoor recreation activities (highly preferred)
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Lee, VA - MWR Outdoor Recreation. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Please note: This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred as vacancies occur. 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.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: Must have knowledge of and experience in a wide variety of Outdoor Recreation pursuits.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Applicants pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field, and in the process of completing an internship or fieldwork program.
Applicants with previous experience working a minimum 6 months programming outdoor recreation activities. Major Duties:
- Instructs 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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