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Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Carson, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 18 - 18
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (21 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
24 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located at the Outdoor Recreation Complex on Fort Carson.
This position is a FLEX position. FLEX positions can be worked anywhere between 0 - 40 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed.
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Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Works under general supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Recreation Specialist as a Recreation Assistant instructing groups and individuals in a variety of outdoor recreation programs. Teaches children as well as adults.
- Incumbent is responsible for group management. The safety of the participants must always be the number one priority.
- Must be familiar with all programs offered by Outdoor Recreation as well as be familiar with local area as the position requires providing information to customers.
- Reports any problems to the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Recreation Specialist as soon as possible in order to maintain a high quality service to guests.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- Must have or be able to obtain a current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training certification.
- If water rafting is part of the duties satisfactory completion of required Raft Guide Training must be completed within three weeks of appointment.
- Failure to successfully completed required training may result in separation.
- The facility is typically closed on Sundays and Mondays; however employees may be required to work on these days for overnight trips training programs or special events.
- Normal workhours are Tuesday-Friday 0900-1800 and Saturday 0800-1400. Workhours may be required on holidays to support programs events or off-site activities.
- Must be willing to work evenings weekends holidays and variable shifts with short notice.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
Qualification Requirements:
- Must have knowledge of and experience in a wide variety of Outdoor Recreation pursuits.
- Applicants pursuing a degree in Recreation Management Outdoor Recreation or a related field and in the process of completing an internship or fieldwork program will be considered highly qualified.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates who reside within the local commuting area. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00 PM MST on 09/09/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid contingent upon eligibility.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
