Recreation Specialist

Full Job Description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Little Rock AFB, AR - Outdoor Recreation.

This is a regular part time position with 20 hours guaranteed but can be scheduled to a maximum of 40 hours per week. 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, 04/10/2026 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 3 years directly related experience in recreation/community programs or outdoor retail to include knowledge of outdoor recreational activities, equipment, rules and procedures.

Education may be substituted for experience if applicant has an Associate's Degree in Recreation or Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Must be able to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. Experience with outdoor or group cooking is desirable.

Will be required within one (1) year of employment to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card & role appropriate water rescue certification. Major Duties:

Assists the Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Director in planning, developing, managing, and maintaining the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) Plans, coordinates, budgets, and executes program for special activities such as paintball, fishing, hunting, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, camping, outdoor cooking, hiking, biking, and other outdoor programs.

Plans and leads OAP activities and is responsible for patron needs. This includes safety in remote, overnight, and/or off base situations. Duties will include outdoor cooking for patrons.

Observes swimming areas and patrons during water activities to ensure safety, rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers CPR and/or first aid and calls for medical assistance if and when needed.

Responsible for maintenance, repair, and overall condition of program equipment. Provides education programs and ensures safety orientation is address for all activities.

Performs a variety of simple, routine, and repetitive accounting duties which could include, but not limited to reviewing, computing, and verification of cashier's reports and bank deposit.

Initiates and coordinates work orders, purchase requests, BPA 's and maintenance contracts for ODR.

May be require to issue and receive rental equipment, answer phones, and run front counter operations to include taking payments and reservations.

Operates a variety of vehicles to include light to medium duty trucks, passenger vans, and utilities vehicles on and off base. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12921073