Recreation Assistant (Cadet Activities & Entertainment)
Job Location:
Air Force Academy, CO - USA
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Job Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Arnold Hall Air Force Academy Colorado.
- Assists in NAF program operation for Cadet Activities & Entertainment and occasionally assists other Arnold Hall activities in joint programs for cadets while adhering to Arnold Hall Student Center mission.
- Primary duty is event planning and execution including but not limited to: suggesting new programs by researching current student trends determining necessary resources developing setup and operation plans scheduling volunteers shopping working events cleanup and storage of event materials After-Action Reports and attendance tracking.
- Event shifts may occur outdoors off-base during uncommon hours and may require physical labor.
- Follows necessary procedures for event accomplishment such as contracting vendor communication marketing timelines and more.
- Performs administrative duties as required including but not limited to preparing necessary paperwork attending staff meetings maintaining a clean workspace proper storage and cleaning of inventory/supplies and maintaining event calendar.
- Must become a NAF Purchase Card holder after completing necessary training and properly steward cadet funds by understanding and adhering to budgets and event needs.
- Greets facility users and provides excellent on-site customer service in the office building and at events.
- Cultivates MWR (morale welfare and recreation) in all interactions with cadets.
- Completes emergency maintenance requests as needed.
- Upholds professional communication and appearance including prompt email responses utilizing TEAMS using procedural phone etiquette and dressing appropriately per office or event shifts.
- Must maintain professional discretion during all interactions with cadet volunteers and Cadet Entertainment Club members.
- Ability to carry out day-to-day assignments or work major events using self-initiative without immediate direction.
- Assists Cadet Activities & Entertainment Manager guide Special Event Staff in tasks/event work.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to able to lift 50 lbs and be able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
- This position requires the incumbent to have a valid drivers license.
- This position requires the incumbent to 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 07/20/2026
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 with practices and procedures related to planning coordinating and implementing events and programs; focus on student events preferred.
- Computer skills with knowledge of Office Programs such as Outlook PowerPoint Word Excel and TEAMS.
- Must have ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
- Must possess skill in dealing with the public.
- Must have the physical ability to use a ladder set up event equipment and other related tasks.
- Must be able to work indoors or outdoors in all types of weather if required.
- This position requires the incumbent to satisfactory complete a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Must have valid drivers lisence
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installations decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
- Male applicants born after December 31 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Non appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
