Air Force Materiel Command
Recreation Assistant (Program Coordinator)
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Summary
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/30/2026 Area of Consideration: To be considered, applicant must reside in the commuting area (100-mile radius) of Eglin AFB, Florida. Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience which provided a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in organized, recreational activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational equipment, rules and procedures. Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. Must have a current nationally recognized certification in basic first aid training, and CPR. Must be able to work exposed to a variety of cold and hot weather conditions and be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs, with assistance. A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
Major Duties
Under the supervision of the Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Activities), assists in planning and conducting a range of diverse year-round outdoor adventure programs that focus on, but are not limited to, developing resiliency skills for recently deployed Airmen transitioning from high-intense combat zones to home-life such as; backpacking, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, sky diving. Provides instruction to pa11icipants in the use of equipment and directs participation in scheduled recreational activities and programs. Recommends programs and creates an a1mual calendar of events for final approval. Performs administrative tasks such as preparing after actions reports, compiling and responding to customer critiques and comments and collecting data to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs. Provides a weekly activity repo11 to the supervisor detailing participation, expenditures and revenue of individual programs. Trains volunteers as instructed in the aspects of conducting assigned outdoor adventure programs. Coordinates on-site educational and recreational programs as assigned. Operates a 13-15 passenger van with trailer to transport customers for scheduled trips/tours. Coordinates on alI marketing of scheduled programs/events to include the use of internal social media. Performs other duties as required. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094120
Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/30/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status