Recreation Assistant (SportsIndoorOutdoor)
Job Location:
Flagstaff, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
About the position: Thank you for your interest in joining Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF). By joining our team you play a vital role in supporting the morale welfare and readiness of our Airmen Guardians and their families. We are seeking a dynamic Recreation Assistant to lead our outdoor activity programs at the beautiful Ft. Tuthill Off-Base Recreation Area in Flagstaff Arizona.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Outdoor Adventures: Conduct comprehensive programs of outdoor activities including multi-day white water rafting trips kayaking backpacking day hikes bus tours and on-site special events.
- Trip Leadership & Transportation: Serve as the primary trip leader. Safely operate a 12-15 passenger vehicle to transport patrons and drive a rig truck to transport equipment to and from program locations.
- Ensure Safety & Accountability: Maintain strict control of whereabouts and ensure the absolute safety of assigned patrons during all events programs and activities.
- Administrative Duties: Prepare after-action reports send upcoming program information to customers compile customer critiques and comment cards and maintain accurate program records.
- Customer Engagement: Assist patrons in selecting activities and help further their interests in outdoor recreation.
- Note: This position is subject to an irregular tour of duty.
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- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
- This is a drug-testing position: incumbent is subject to random testing for drugs.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license a favorable state driving record
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 08/20/2026
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:
- Experience: Must have general knowledge and experience demonstrating familiarity with the routines procedures and practices of outdoor group activities. Proven experience in conducting outdoor adventure programs is required.
- Specialized Skills: Experience in white water guiding techniques including swift water rescue and boatmanship is highly preferred.
- Certifications: At a minimum must possess an approved and current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (or equivalent).
- Driving Requirements: The ability to safely operate a 12-15 passenger vehicle. Must successfully complete drivers license training and a physical fitness inquiry for motor vehicle operators.
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 Nonappropriated 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
