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Posted: January 16, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

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$15 - $18

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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 Fort Campbell in Kentucky.

The role focuses on ensuring participant safety, managing groups, and providing information about local recreation options in a flexible part-time position.

It's a good fit for energetic people who enjoy the outdoors, have experience in recreation activities, and can work well in a team while speaking to groups.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of outdoor recreation pursuits such as rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking
  • Ability to instruct and teach groups and individuals, including children and adults
  • Strong group management skills with a priority on participant safety
  • Familiarity with all Outdoor Recreation programs and local area resources to provide customer information
  • Pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or related field (highly preferred)
  • Experience speaking in front of groups (highly preferred)
  • Working knowledge of basic computer functions and team collaboration (highly preferred)

Full Job Description

This position is located at: Fort Campbell, KY: Outdoor Recreation. This is a "Flexible" position (0-40 hours per week) with no eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plans.

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.

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": Pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field, and in the process of completing an internship or fieldwork program.

Possess demonstrated work experience speaking in front of a group. Possess a working knowledge of basic computer functions.

Possess experience working as part of a team to accomplish goals or complete tasks. **Applicants that meet the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first.

All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the highly preferred list.

**PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.

You must also include the highly preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable. 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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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: O2NAFDL-26-12869038