Recreation Assistant

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Recreation Assistant administers a well-rounded fitness, sports, and recreation program. The position plans and administers base sports programming, including intramural, extramural, and varsity sports, fitness, and recreation activities. It has limited supervisory and personnel-management responsibilities over appropriated subordinate employees while assisting the supervisory Sports Specialist.

The Recreation Assistant evaluates sports facilities and fitness equipment, arranges supplies and services for scheduled activities, prepares publicity, and evaluates program effectiveness. Additional duties include working the front counter, issuing equipment, laundering towels, selling retail items at the Fitness Center, and issuing Outdoor Recreation equipment. The incumbent must maintain an advanced fitness certification and complete mandatory Air Force training.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level, including knowledge of sports management and fitness fundamentals, and skill applying that knowledge to customer service, facility safety, proper use of weight equipment, sports and recreation activities, and counter operations; or one full year of related graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-06 level is required for the GS-07 level when TIG applies.
• Maintain current certifications, including CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Maintain an advanced fitness certification to meet Air Force Fitness Standards and complete mandatory training under AFI 34-266.
• Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with staff assistance.
• Must be willing to work an uncommon schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet program requirements.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Must have direct deposit for federal employment.
• Must submit transcripts when qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer the base sports program, including intramural, extramural, and varsity sports, fitness, and recreation programs.
• Exercise limited supervisory and personnel-management responsibilities over appropriated subordinate employees as an assistant to the supervisory Sports Specialist.
• Determine the adequacy of sports facilities and fitness equipment.
• Arrange supplies and services needed for scheduled sports, fitness, and recreation activities.
• Prepare publicity items, evaluate program effectiveness, and adjust programs based on findings.
• Work the front counter, issue equipment, and launder towels for daily use.
• Sell retail items from the Fitness Center retail store and issue Outdoor Recreation equipment.
• Maintain advanced fitness certification and complete mandatory training.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on employment type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• PCS relocation may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed