Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Youth Activities)

Air Combat Command • Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as Preteen/Teen Program Coordinator at an Air Force installation, overseeing educational, recreational, fitness, and leisure programs for youth ages 9 through 18. The programs are intended to promote and enhance young people's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development and foster achievement, leadership, and recognition. The position supervises assigned employees, administers program resources, contributes to annual appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) budget planning, helps maintain a safe and healthy environment, and assists with marketing to increase program awareness and participation.

The role requires specialized experience at the GS-07 level or higher, qualifying graduate education in a related field, or a combination of education and experience. The employee must maintain required training and certifications, including first aid and CPR, and hold a valid driver's license. The position involves regular contact with children and requires extensive pre-employment and recurring suitability checks. It is designated for drug testing and may require an uncommon tour of duty and occasional travel away from the normal duty station.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or higher, or equivalent, involving youth development and activities, program budgets, employee guidance, and youth program planning; alternatively, qualifying related graduate education or a combination of education and experience may satisfy the qualification requirement.
• Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when applicable; one year at the GS-07 level is required for GS-09 consideration under the stated conditions.
• Must maintain current certifications and meet applicable Department of Defense and Air Force training requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain current first aid and CPR certification.
• Must possess an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Must complete required pre-employment screening and suitability checks for regular contact with children, including background investigations and criminal history checks.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must be able to meet any applicable physical examination and immunization requirements.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and required to register.
• Knowledge of youth and teen development theory, methodology, policy, practices, and procedures concerning physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• Knowledge of qualifications and suitability requirements for adults working with youth.
• Skill in preparing budgets, program evaluations, and facility administration; managing program financial and physical resources; and organizing and using resources effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to implement youth program policies, practices, procedures, and safety management.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships and lead staff and volunteers.
• Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Applicants must clearly identify duties and responsibilities and hours worked for part-time or unpaid experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a developmentally appropriate, diverse, year-round teen program involving educational, recreational, fitness, and leisure activities.
• Promote youth physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, achievement, leadership, and recognition.
• Perform first-level supervisory personnel management responsibilities for assigned employees.
• Administer Teen Program resources.
• Provide input and recommendations for annual APF and NAF budgets based on projected resource requirements.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment for teens and staff.
• Assist in developing and carrying out marketing strategies to publicize the Teen Program and increase awareness and participation.
• Drive a motor vehicle as required, including regularly transporting passengers on tours or field trips.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligible employees occupying direct childcare positions may receive childcare discounts: 100% for the first child and 25% for each additional child. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel may be eligible for a 25% discount.
• Direct deposit is required for federal employees.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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