Supervisory Recreation Assistant

Air Education and Training Command • Sheppard AFB, TX

19h

About The Position

The Supervisory Recreation Assistant assists the Youth Center Director in planning and administering the base dependent youth program. The program includes recreation-related activities such as overall programming, fundraisers, teen camps, employment and special-interest camps, seminars, workshops, parties, and field trips.

The position plans and implements activities promoting appreciation of fine arts and cultural awareness, including trips to galleries, museums, and concerts. It conducts ongoing formal and informal youth needs assessments, oversees program operations for compliance with applicable DoD, Air Force, and local policies, and develops appropriated and non-appropriated fund budget input. The assistant also helps prepare funding justifications for program resources and facility and equipment repairs or maintenance. The position supervises 5–15 NAF Recreation Aids (NF-I) working at or training for a level equivalent to GS-189-03.

Employment conditions include childcare/youth-services background screening, a physical examination and required immunizations, and maintaining current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler certifications. The incumbent must participate in required training, maintain physical capabilities, and hold a valid driver’s license. The position is drug-testing designated and may require an uncommon tour, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including practical knowledge of planning and implementing youth programs for a military installation and the ability to independently carry out youth center projects or programs.
• Alternatively, one full year of graduate education with a major study in recreation or physical education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-06 is required for GS-07.
• Knowledge of recreation, youth services, practices, leadership, and administration sufficient to administer an enhanced youth specialty program.
• Knowledge of the organization and its functions, and of personnel practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize work, budget, procure, and make logistical arrangements for events and activities in accordance with directives and deadlines.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and follow written or oral procedures.
• Skill in developing youth programs that provide physical, emotional, social, and educational benefits.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males.
• Must pass a physical examination and have or receive required immunizations.
• Must obtain and maintain valid nationally recognized CPR certification covering adult, child, and infant procedures, First Aid certification, and Food Handler certification.
• Must participate in required in-service training and maintain physical capabilities throughout employment; required training, certifications, and immunizations must remain current.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Subject to childcare/youth-services background checks and random drug testing.
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights and weekends; required training may occur during evenings or weekends.
• Transcripts must be submitted when qualifying based on education; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Youth Center Director in planning and administering the base dependent youth program.
• Coordinate youth program offerings, including fundraisers, teen camps, employment and special-interest camps, seminars, workshops, parties, and field trips.
• Plan and implement events and activities that promote appreciation of fine arts and cultural awareness, including trips to galleries, museums, and concerts.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal youth needs assessments to plan for future needs.
• Oversee program operations and activities to ensure compliance with DoD, Air Force, and local policies.
• Develop appropriated and non-appropriated fund budget input and help prepare funding justifications for program resources and facility and equipment repairs or maintenance.
• Supervise 5–15 NAF Recreation Aids (NF-I).
• Participate in required in-service training and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available, with eligibility dependent on position type.
• Childcare discounts may be available to eligible employees: for direct childcare employees, the first child receives a 100% discount and each additional child a 25% discount; other assigned CYP and FCC personnel may receive a 25% discount.
• Authorized PCS relocation expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

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