What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant position at USAFA Community Services Flight?
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Arts and Crafts Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado.
- This position does not include benefits.
Qualifications:
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, 06/09/2026Business 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:
- Working knowledge of recreational woodworking procedures and experience providing woodworking instruction are required.
- Applicant must have experience that has provided a general familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs.
- This includes any type of simple clerical, supply, or other work in which the applicant has demonstrated alertness, reliability, and the ability to deal with adults or children.
- This position requires the incumbent to satisfactory complete the applicable background investigation.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Responsibilities:
- Provides beginner and intermediate instruction for the woodworking and crafts program.
- Performs and/or assists other recreation assistants or specialists in the operation and maintenance of the Wood Hobby Shop or Arts and Crafts.
- Provides assistance to facility users by explaining function and features of equipment and recreational activities available.
- Inspects facilities and equipment to ensure safe conditions and cleanliness.
- Performs minor repairs and adjustments. Issues and collects equipment.
- Collects, safeguards and deposits fees received from customers.
- Assists is conducting inventories, maintains records. As necessary, demonstrates basic woodworking techniques used and ensures that safety rules are adhered to.
- Checks building for security/fire and notifies Fire Department upon closing/securing the shop.
- Assists in matting and framing, engraving and other areas of Skills Development. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12970088
Salary : $20