Recreation Specialist (Youth Activities)

Pacific Air Forces • Eielson AFB, AK

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About The Position

The Recreation Specialist serves as the Teen Program Coordinator at an Air Force installation. The position oversees a diverse range of educational, recreational, fitness, and leisure programs for teens ages 13 through 18, supporting their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development and fostering achievement, leadership, and recognition.

The specialist plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements a developmentally appropriate, year-round teen program; monitors its day-to-day operations; administers program resources; and helps ensure a safe and healthy environment for teens and staff. The specialist also assists with marketing strategies to publicize the program and increase awareness and participation.

The position requires current first aid and CPR certification and compliance with applicable Department of Defense and Air Force training requirements. The work may require driving, an appropriate valid driver's license, physical examination and immunizations, an uncommon tour of duty, and occasional travel away from the normal duty station. The role involves regular contact with children and requires pre-employment screening, background checks, and periodic reverification. It is a Testing Designated Position subject to initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level or higher, or equivalent, involving youth or teen development and program operations; alternatively, one full academic year of relevant graduate-level education or a qualifying combination of graduate education and experience.
• Knowledge of youth and teen development theory, methodology, policies, practices, and procedures relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Knowledge of qualifications and suitability requirements for adults working with youth.
• Skill in preparing budgets and program evaluations, administering facilities, managing financial and physical resources, and organizing available resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to implement policies, practices, and procedures in youth or teen programs and safety management.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships and effectively lead staff and volunteers.
• Must obtain and maintain current first aid and CPR certification and meet applicable DoD and Air Force training requirements.
• Must pass required child-contact suitability screening and background checks, including initial and periodic investigations.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• May need to drive a motor vehicle and hold an appropriate valid driver's license.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when they apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a developmentally appropriate, diverse, year-round teen program covering educational, recreational, fitness, and leisure activities.
• Promote teens’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, as well as achievement, leadership, and recognition.
• Monitor the day-to-day operations of the Teen Program.
• Administer Teen Program resources.
• 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.
• Recruit, screen, and train volunteers to support teen activities.
• Prepare budgets and program evaluations, administer facilities, and manage program financial and physical resources.
• Implement policies, practices, and procedures for youth and teen programs and safety management.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and provide leadership to staff and volunteers.

Benefits

• Potential PCS payment when authorized under applicable regulations.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) eligibility, subject to change.
• Childcare discounts may be available to eligible employees.
• Federal employee benefits package is available, subject to position and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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