Outdoor Recreation Specialist Dix

The purpose of this position is to plan develop conduct and evaluate to include budgeting training and recruiting recreational programs intended to improve readiness contribute to high morale build cohesion and esprit de corps for all authorized patrons. Within overall plans initiates both new and recurring activities on a regular basis for implementation in a monthly program schedule consistent with established techniques and theories of recreation. Aggressively markets programs using both traditional and innovative marketing strategies. Contacts various members of the military and volunteers to assist in the execution of programs. Identifies needs prepares and submits operating budget for programs to the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) Director orders and receives program supplies and equipment. Coordinates the details of recurring activities special events and joint community undertakings so as to make maximum use of resources. Establishes and maintains an outreach program by working with base leadership to involve squadrons in unit programs as a way to help improve readiness contribute to higher morale and help retain highly skilled people and to familiarize leadership with programs being offered that build cohesion and esprit de corps. Develops and provides a professional leisure information brochure on community recreation resources and provides a multimedia presentation updating both on a regular (quarterly) basis. Provide other base human service agencies (e.g. family support chaplains social actions Family Action Information Board etc. information on all recreation programs offered by the Force Support Squadron. Collects maintains and analyzes data on number type and frequency of participation by families and squadrons on all base recreation facilities and of programs sponsored by the ORC in order to justify expansion/contraction of services and to gauge relevancy of program offerings. Ensures leisure interest surveys are administered to all base newcomers and their families. Analyzes survey responses in order to ensure program offerings are aligned with patron needs or desires. Ensures that schedules are followed and participate adhere to rules and relations governing the use of the facility and its equipment sets up for programs by arranging/rearranging areas and following general instructions of the ORC Director. Reports all noteworthy occurrences related to program operation to the ORC Director.

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• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment physical.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 07/17/2026

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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:
Skill in a range of outdoor activities and services. Skill must have included planning and conducting a variety of recreational activities and services. Knowledge gained through a four (4) year degree in recreation or sports which included programming recreational projects and programs using proper application of the principles concepts and techniques of outdoor recreational activities may substitute for this addition must have knowledge and experience providing computer-based travel reservations and ticketing including but not limited to money charge orders (MEOSs) and vouchers.