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Recreation Specialist - Outdoor Recreation

61st Force Support Squadron
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

Under direct supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Director, the incumbent serves as the Outdoor Adventure Programmer/ Assistant Director of the overall Outdoor Recreation program.

  • Plans, directs, and manages details of year round recurring and nonrecurring activities and outdoor programs specifically related to the Outdoor Adventure Program including, but not limited to, parachuting, snow skiing, water skiing, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, mountain biking/cycling, white water rafting, rock/wall climbing, and high rope courses and other related outdoor activities through local and overnight trips.
  • Provides educational instruction on programs and activities, although instructors may be contracted that hold specific training requirements.
  • Responsible for ensuring the programs and activities are carried out safely.
  • Has general operations knowledge of rental and customer equipment/gear of all types, i.e. skies, bikes, rock climbing scuba, and camping gear, etc.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and assists in the repairing and maintaining of all equipment in ODR.
  • Prepares appropriated and non-appropriated fund program operating budget requirements and Marketing programs for submission to the Outdoor Recreation Director.
  • Determines supplies, equipment and other resource requirements to conduct the Outdoor Adventure Program, most cost-effective supplier(s) and submits recommendations for purchase.
  • Maintains internal controls over program supplies and equipment.
  • Enforces safety policies and procedures.
  • Conducts surveys and evaluations of programs and patron needs before and after scheduled activities.
  • Provides an ongoing education program designed to promote the rational use and sound protection and conservation of the natural resources and various facilities involved.
  • Assures that fire, safety, security, and sanitation inspections are conducted and routine maintenance of facilities is performed.
  • Ensures work requests are submitted to the 61st Civil Engineering Squadron and monitors status and completion.
  • Assists in planning and design of construction projects that include facility renovations and new construction.
  • Supports other non-specific Special Events not related to Outdoor Recreation, i.e. July 4th and other seasonal/holiday events.
  • Works uncommon tour of duty which includes nights, weekends and Holidays.
  • Required to drive a government vehicle(s).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925054

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