Recreation Aid

U.S. Air Force Academy•Air Force Academy, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position is assigned to the Outdoor Recreation Center at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. The position does not include benefits and is developmental, with known promotion potential to the NF-0189-II Recreation Assistant (Outdoor Recreation) position. After six months of experience as a Recreation Aid, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the higher pay band. The Recreation Aid issues recreational equipment to customers and provides instructions on equipment safety and use. The role checks returned equipment and applies charges when appropriate for loss or damage; assists with inventory, supplies, equipment, and customer reservations; and helps set up events. The incumbent also performs minor maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of assigned equipment, and assists customers with fitting and adjusting skis and boots. Driving Outdoor Recreation Center vehicles up to one-half ton may occasionally be required. The position requires an uncommon tour of duty based on Outdoor Recreation operating hours, including evenings and Saturdays. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical and a Tier 1 background investigation. A valid state driver's license and a copy of the applicant's driving record are required. The position involves lifting objects weighing more than 40 pounds.

Requirements

Experience providing general familiarity with routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs; qualifying experience may include simple clerical, supply, or other work demonstrating alertness, reliability, and the ability to deal with adults or children.
Possess a valid state driver's license and provide a copy of driving record.
Ability to lift objects weighing over 40 pounds.
Complete a pre-employment physical with satisfactory results.
Complete a Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.
Work an uncommon tour of duty based on Outdoor Recreation operating hours, including evenings and Saturdays.
Meet applicable qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
Provide proof of claimed eligibility or preference when applicable by the application closing date.

Responsibilities

Issue recreational and other equipment to customers.
Provide customers with instructions on equipment safety and use.
Check returned equipment and charge for loss or damage when appropriate.
Assist with inventory of ski lift tickets, resale items, and equipment.
Assist in receiving and issuing program supplies and equipment using the Rec Trac computer program.
Assist with minor maintenance, repair, and cleaning of assigned recreational and other equipment.
Assist with setting up events and preparing customer reservations.
Occasionally drive Outdoor Recreation Center vehicles up to one-half ton.
Assist customers with fitting and adjusting skis and boots.
Perform other related duties as assigned.