Apply on Employer Site

USAJOBS · 1 day ago

PROGRAMMING RECREATION SPECIALIST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Laughlin AFB, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.27/hr - $18.27/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Programming Recreation Specialist for Outdoor Activities at Laughlin AFB. This role involves planning, organizing, and evaluating outdoor recreational activities and programs while ensuring operational standards are met.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates a wide array of year-round outdoor recreational activities/programs including but not limited to: Recharge for Resiliency (R4R), Single Airmen Program Initiative (SAPI), Outdoor Adventure Programs; water or land-based activities; and other instructional programs

Program plans must include risk assessment, comprehensive itineraries, and a process for obtaining customer comments and suggestions

Recommends new programming activities, to include type of format and resources the activity would require

Gathers information from a number of different sources, including past programs and current popular programs in other communities

Evaluates the information and makes a judgement on what meets the needs of the specific clientele groups

Assists in promoting marketing strategies

Performs day to day budget management actions such as tracking funds distribution, reconciling commitment/obligation, and reallocating assigned program funds

Prepares and maintains data necessary to support short and long range APF and NAF budgets

Assists ODR supervisor in assigning duties for Outdoor Adventure Program guides and volunteers, assigns and reviews work, provides training for program staff to ensure adequate skills in emergency procedures and in customer relations

Assists in developing detailed annual/quarterly adventure programs based upon site surveys and customer input

Establishes calendars, confirms itineraries, obtains permits/tickets where applicable, plans and conducts post/pre-departure meeting with participants, drivers, volunteers, plans menus and purchases food, ensures after action reports are completed

Coordinates special group programs on an as needed basis to include self-guided programs and professional (contracted) guided programs

Coordinates on site educational and recreational programs

Performs administrative tasks such as preparing after action reports, sending program information to customers, responsible for compiling and responding to customer critiques and comment cards, maintains program records

Assists in maintaining facility to meet operational standards

Works with other staff members, volunteers and/or individual/personal services contract personnel

May provide available information and assist patrons in selecting and furthering their interest in the respective areas

In absence of ODR supervisor will ensure daily operations are met

Qualification

Outdoor adventure program planningPublic interaction skillsBudget managementRisk assessmentCustomer serviceTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Must possess experience in planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating outdoor adventure programs or other practical experience which has provided a working familiarity and knowledge of the procedures and programs followed in group activities of a recreation program

Must possess skill in dealing with public

Must be able to work being exposed to a variety of cold or hot weather

Must possess the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle with attached trailer

Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record with no major violations

This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results

This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying