Recreation Assistant

• Provide customer service to patrons and performs Manager on Duty tasks
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Organizes manages maintains intramural programs as well as athletic fields.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences meetings or functions away from the duty office/location Travel may include overnight stays.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.
• Certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
• IAW SAthis position requires a physical/medical examination.
• The physical/medical requirements of this position as determined are: The employees work requires considerable physical exertion to be involved in overseeing total fitness facilities and activities.
• The physical exertion will also entail lifting weight equipment such as dumbells and weight plates that can exceed 55 lbs. Also bending stooping lifting of moderately heavy items and walking and standing for long periods may be required.

In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Technical and Medical Support Positions Recreation Aid and Assistant Series 0189.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing work as: 1) group leader counselor or similar work in public and private recreation programs for adults or children such as summer camps local playgrounds YWCA and YMCA clubs Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts urban community centers or resort recreational activities; 2) teachers aid in elementary school recreation or physical education program with emphasis on development of general recreational skills and abilities; 3) aid or assistant assignments in recreation while on active military service; 4) aid or assistant in the organization and administration of recreation activities such as preparing activities calendars maintaining attendance records and providing information concerning schedules and activities; 5) summer aid in a State or national park with duties related to the recreational activities of visitors to campsites trails picnic areas nature and raft centers and boating and fishing areas (e.g. demonstrating camping techniques and park safety conducting nature tours and overseeing farm animal areas provided for children); 6) sales or stock clerk in a recreation supplies and equipment shop; 7) aid or assistant in the issuance of authorized property and in the maintenance of inventory control and accountability for such property in a recreation facility; or 8) aid or assistant in a hotel or resort recreation service with duties such as setting up areas for games tournaments and other organized group recreational activities.


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EDUCATION: Successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application.


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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Basic knowledge of a standardized body of rules procedures and operations related to one or more indoor/outdoor recreation functions in order to perform the required activities in a fitness and sports environment.
2. General knowledge of fitness equipment set up adjustment operating procedures and required safety rules and regulations.
3. Knowledge of standard office equipment such as desktop computer copiers fax machines and office automation systems to perform a substantial range of office automation support along with the knowledge of grammar spelling capitalization punctuation and commonly used specialized terminology to prepare material correctly
4. Skill in administering fitness testing and FIP Classes.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to follow established safety standards and procedures.


PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.