Recreation Specialist (Youth Activities)

Air Combat Command • Grand Forks AFB, ND

11h

About The Position

Serves as Teen Program Coordinator at an Air Force installation, overseeing a diverse range of educational, recreational, fitness, and leisure programs intended to promote and enhance the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of teens ages 13 through 18. The program serves family members of active-duty, reserve, and retired military personnel, Department of Defense civilians, contractors, and other authorized customers.

The position plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements a developmentally appropriate year-round teen program that fosters achievement, leadership, and recognition. It monitors daily program operations, administers program resources, contributes recommendations for annual appropriated-fund and non-appropriated-fund budgets, promotes a safe and healthy environment for teens and staff, and assists with marketing and publicity to increase awareness and participation.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, such as planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating recreational programs; developing recreational curricula for junior college or higher academic levels; teaching recreational program planning and management; or leadership in recreational organizations.
• Alternatively, one full academic year of graduate-level education or a bachelor's degree qualifying for Superior Academic Achievement; qualifying education must be in recreation or an appropriate related field. A combination of qualifying education and experience may also be used.
• For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the GS-07 time-in-grade requirement, when applicable.
• Knowledge of youth and teen development theory, methods, policies, practices, and procedures relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Knowledge of adult qualification and suitability requirements for working with youth.
• Skill in preparing budgets and program evaluations, administering facilities, managing financial and physical resources, and organizing and using available resources effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to implement policies, practices, and procedures for youth and teen programs and safety management.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and lead staff and volunteers effectively.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessments.
• U.S. citizenship is required; males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain current first aid and CPR certification.
• Must hold an appropriate, valid driver's license; the position requires driving a motor vehicle.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must complete required pre-employment suitability screening and background checks for work with children and youth.
• A security clearance may be required.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applicable.
• If using education to qualify, must submit transcripts; foreign education must be shown equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a diverse, developmentally appropriate, year-round educational, recreational, fitness, and leisure program for teens ages 13 through 18.
• Promote teens’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, as well as achievement, leadership, and recognition.
• Monitor day-to-day Teen Program operations.
• Administer Teen Program resources.
• Provide input and recommendations for annual appropriated-fund and non-appropriated-fund budgets and projected resource requirements.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment for teens and staff.
• Assist in developing marketing strategies to publicize the Teen Program and increase awareness and participation.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type.
• Eligible employees in direct childcare positions may receive childcare discounts under the stated policy: 100% for the first child and 25% for each additional child. Other assigned Child and Youth Programs and Family Child Care personnel may receive a 25% discount.
• Authorized permanent change of station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level