Recreation Aide (Fitness)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Posted: March 11, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Recreation Specialist
Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping to plan and run fun activities and events at a community center on a military base in Texas, focusing on things like arts, family outings, and special celebrations to support base members.
It's a part-time role with benefits, open to anyone who qualifies.
A good fit would be someone energetic with experience in organizing group activities, who enjoys working with people and has basic computer and communication skills.
Key Requirements
- At least two years of work experience in recreation or a related field (paid or unpaid, including volunteer work)
- Knowledge of personal and professional development, performing arts, leisure and recreation, and family activities
- Basic computer skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Programming experience in organizing events and activities
- Creative thinking and leadership skills
- Hospitality experience and cash handling
Full Job Description
This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBSA Lackland Community Centers. This is a Regular Part-Time position with guaranteed 20 hours per week.
Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits. 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, 03/18/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference 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 a minimum two years' work experience in recreation or a related field.
Must possess knowledge of personal and professional development, performing arts, leisure and recreation, and family activities. Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 1. Programming experience 2. Creative thinking 3. Leadership skills 4. Hospitality Experience 5.
Cash handling experience6. Basic computer skills and knowledge. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, developing, and administering programs to enhance personal and professional development, performing arts, leisure and recreation, family life skills and base-wide special events.
Plans and coordinates the recurring and non-recurring activities/programs and special and joint community undertakings so as to maximize the use of facilities, services and other resources consistent with the Air Force Mission.
Conducts needs and interest assessments to determine programming and instructional class offerings.
Establishes single event surveys to determine program effectiveness and customer satisfaction for all major events.
Determines supply and equipment requirements and assists in the financial planning for programs. Coordinates, plans and promotes special emphasis programs i.e.
Hispanic, Asian, Black History Month, Air Force Trademark events and base community theater program. Develops and conducts programs for special interest groups.
Identifies the need of plans and conducts family activities during deployments, exercises and other special activities.
Co-sponsors family activities and other special events with the Youth Program and other services activities and base agencies.
Solicits volunteer services for activities and provides required orientation, training and management. Coordinates facility use.
Assists in property identifying facility repair and maintenance requirements. Assists in maintaining the inside and outside of the community center facilities.
Works with community center manager and marketing to formulate a marketing plan and develop facilities.
Works with community center manager and marketing to formulate a marketing plan, develop an annual calendar of events and publicize activities Gathers, monitors and maintains data to complete reports.
Assists in maintaining the NAF and APF budgets. Assists in Community Center administration. Works an uncommon tour of duty. Performs other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12906083
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