What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Recreation Assistant. position at Pacific Air Forces?
Duties
Works under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Assistant Outdoor Recreation Manager who is available to deal with unusual situations which may occur and to provide guidance and instructions when performing new or procedurally complex duties. As a working leader, performs the following types of lead duties: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures that the worksite materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security and safety rules. Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor. Provides input on performance, progress, and disciplinary problems. Enforces established operating policies and procedures. When not performing lead duties performs and/or assists in operation and maintenance of recreational facilities. In a patron usage facility, circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory; receives and resolves customer complaints; provides information and general instruction on the safety and the use of equipment, facilities and machinery. Issues tools, equipment and specialty items to authorized customers, checking identification, and completing proper paperwork where appropriate. Receives returned items inspection for obvious damage and missing parts. In an Outdoor Recreation facility assists in directing patrons, scheduling the use of equipment and scheduling special trips and tours. Checks inventories and supplies and records them accordingly. Reports to supervisor any shortages. Participates in and directs activities and special events. Maintains the cleanliness of assigned work areas. Performs minor repair on equipment as directed. Adheres to safety and physical security regulations and standards. Assumes responsibility for cash during tour of duty "cash collected", checks and credit cards. Conducts inventory at beginning and end of tour. Where applicable inventories and restocks daily. Furnishes general information to patrons (such as kinds of equipment, activities and facilities available). Maintains safe, organized, and clean facility environment by pre-inspecting areas upon opening and closing the facility. Shows initiative by seeking additional assignment from shift supervisor immediately after completion of previous assignments. Adapts and supports changing program objectives with a positive attitude. Will be required to operate a Motor Vehicle to run errands and pick up parts/supplies as needed.
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Requirements
Conditions of employment
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/01/2026
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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
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.
Additional information
Works under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Assistant Outdoor Recreation Manager who is available to deal with unusual situations which may occur and to provide guidance and instructions when performing new or procedurally complex duties. As a working leader, performs the following types of lead duties: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the supervisor for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures that the worksite materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security and safety rules. Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor. Provides input on performance, progress, and disciplinary problems. Enforces established operating policies and procedures. When not performing lead duties performs and/or assists in operation and maintenance of recreational facilities. In a patron usage facility, circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory; receives and resolves customer complaints; provides information and general instruction on the safety and the use of equipment, facilities and machinery. Issues tools, equipment and specialty items to authorized customers, checking identification, and completing proper paperwork where appropriate. Receives returned items inspection for obvious damage and missing parts. In an Outdoor Recreation facility assists in directing patrons, scheduling the use of equipment and scheduling special trips and tours. Checks inventories and supplies and records them accordingly. Reports to supervisor any shortages. Participates in and directs activities and special events. Maintains the cleanliness of assigned work areas. Performs minor repair on equipment as directed. Adheres to safety and physical security regulations and standards. Assumes responsibility for cash during tour of duty "cash collected", checks and credit cards. Conducts inventory at beginning and end of tour. Where applicable inventories and restocks daily. Furnishes general information to patrons (such as kinds of equipment, activities and facilities available). Maintains safe, organized, and clean facility environment by pre-inspecting areas upon opening and closing the facility. Shows initiative by seeking additional assignment from shift supervisor immediately after completion of previous assignments. Adapts and supports changing program objectives with a positive attitude. Will be required to operate a Motor Vehicle to run errands and pick up parts/supplies as needed.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application:
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Most possess or be able to obtain a valid state motor vehicle license.
- Must be 18 years of age.
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/01/2026
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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 which provides a working familiarity with the routines and procedures following in activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures in a recreation program activity which has involved recreation work in specialty in which the position is assigned.
- Experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit or other processing of cash items when this includes (1) direct handling of cash items, and (2) use of cash accountability control methods.
- Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Skill in dealing with the public.
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.
Additional information
- 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 installation's 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 Government's 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.