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Posted: March 6, 2026 (0 days ago)

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RECREATION SPECIALIST (OUTDOOR ADVENTURE)

Air Force Special Operations Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$21.34 - $37.61

per hour

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and running outdoor adventure programs like skiing, hiking, camping, and rock climbing at an Air Force base in New Mexico, ensuring everything runs safely and teaching participants the necessary skills.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in outdoor recreation activities, who enjoys working with groups, driving groups to events, and handling customer service in a dynamic, sometimes irregular schedule.

It's ideal for energetic individuals passionate about adventure sports and comfortable in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in group activities or outdoor recreation programs, including knowledge of equipment, rules, and procedures
  • Technical experience and training in setting bindings on snow skis and snowboards
  • Ability to guide, teach, and instruct customers in various outdoor adventure skills and techniques
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license or ability to obtain within six months, plus knowledge of defensive driving
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
  • Capability to plan, schedule, and manage programs safely, including handling budgets, customer complaints, and financial paperwork
  • Willingness to work uncommon hours including days, nights, and weekends, and drive passengers in vans or buses

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Cannon AFB. 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, 03/12/2026 Family Member Preference, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 experience which provided a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs.

In addition must have specialized experience working in an outdoor adventure recreational activity to include knowledge of equipment, rules and procedures in that area.

Must have technical experience and training on setting of snow skis and snowboards. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Must have the ability to guide and teach customers the skill and techniques for various outdoor adventure recreational activities.

Must have a valid NM license or ability to obtain this license within six months from date of hire.

Must have knowledge of defensive driving techniques, including skill to recognize developing hazardous road and traffic conditions and the judgment to select alternate routs to avoid potential problems.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Major Duties:

Incumbent plans, directs, and manages the Outdoor Adventure Program.

Responsible for planning,scheduling, developing and arranging support services for ongoing outdoor adventure programs/activities to include, but not limited to: snow-skiing, water-skiing, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, mountain biking/cycling, white water rafting, rock climbing and high ropes courses.

Responsible for ensuring the programs/activities are carried out safely and without any problems.

Provides instruction on different programs/activities; although instruction may be provided by an instructor with specific specialized training.

Sets bindings on rental and customer skis and snowboards. Enforces safety policies and procedures.

Develops and writes articles to be published explaining outdoor adventure programs and specific programs/activities. Briefs outdoor adventure programs at various functions on base, i.e.

squadron commander calls, etc. Receives and resolves customer complaints and requests for special programs/activities. Operates cash register, rings up sales, receives money and makes change.

Responsible for preparing financial paperwork to include budgets and reports to the Outdoor Recreation Director.

Drives 15 passenger van or bus to and from various outdoor adventure programs both on and off the installation. Works uncommon tour of duty to include, days, nights and weekends.

Assists with training new personnel. Assists with other Outdoor Recreation programs as needed. Performs other duties assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12905109

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-4QFSWO-0226741