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Posted: April 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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RECREATION SPECIALIST

Air Force Special Operations Command

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$22 - $25

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and running recreational activities at a community center on an Air Force base in Florida, such as games, events, and programs for military members and their families to boost morale and community engagement.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience organizing group activities or events, who enjoys working with people and managing resources in a fast-paced environment.

It's a full-time role with solid benefits, open to all applicants but prioritizing veterans and military spouses.

Key Requirements

  • Practical experience in developing, planning, organizing, and executing recreational programs or projects
  • Knowledge of recreation services principles, methods, and techniques for community centers
  • Ability to manage finances, programs, facilities, inventory, and personnel
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 30 pounds, and pass a pre-employment physical
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate a 15-passenger bus or van
  • Successful background investigation, including Tier 1 level, criminal history checks, and random drug testing

Full Job Description

This position will be assigned to the Community Center and is a Regular position with guaranteed hours.

You are also eligible for NAF benefits such as: -Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Life Insurance -401k with Employer Matching Contribution - AFNAF Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution - Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave - Paid Federal Holidays - Tuition Assistance 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, 04/13/2026 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 practical experience in developing, planning, organizing, and carrying out projects related to one or more recreational programs that have prepared the individual for performing broader projects described in the duties and responsibilities above.

In addition, must have practical experience and knowledge of goals, principles, methods and techniques of recreation services and methods & processes involved in a community center and ability to perform financial, program, facility, inventory, and personnel management.

Must have skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Condition(s) of Employment: The work requires physical exertion, and the employee must be able to bend, stoop, and left items weighing up to 30 pounds. Required to pass pre-employment physical.

Ability to operate 15 passenger bus or van. Must possess current driver's license.

Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level), State Criminal History Records Checks (SCHRC) and Installation Records Check (IRC).

"This is drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use." You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Selects and emphasizes program activities to be offered, both those in the basic program's minimum essential categories (e.g., table game, writing and TV rooms, and social educational, and cultural activities), and those designated to meet more specialized interests and needs and to provide a considerable enhanced program (e.g., leisure services and resources, information services, and recreation activities which augment and support such other military programs as domestic action, drug abuse, self-development, education, and interests, and to meet the limitations of funds, facilities, equipment, and volunteer and other staff support available.

Plans and coordinates the detail of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings to make maximum use of facilities, services, and other resources.

Schedules and publicizes community center activities from the standpoint of participant response, resources, unforeseen developments, and program objectives.

Develops and executes programs for a variety of special interest groups associated with the military community.

Identifies the need for plans and conducts facility activities during deployments, exercises, and other special activities.

Performs general facility management duties such as tracking facility utilization, coordinating work orders to correct deficiencies, and recommends facility improvements.

Formulates, justifies, executes, and monitors accounting transaction, budgets, and resources. Plans, prepares, and presents briefing and other oral presentations as required.

Accomplishes documentation in support of requests for personnel action and awards and disciplinary actions as appropriate. Performs duties as assigned.

Provided guidance when performing new or complex duties. Uses own initiative to resolve problems and conflicts. Work is reviewed on a sample basis, evaluation reports and finished products.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12930286

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 25-FSWP258108