Outdoor Recreation Program Lead (Year-Round)

Pacific Air Forces; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Air Forces is seeking a program manager to plan and supervise a comprehensive year-round outdoor recreation program at a large Alaska base. The role requires building and leading a team, coordinating curricula, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning, organizing and evaluating recreational programs, with strong budgeting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a wide range of year-round outdoor recreational activities and related equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to develop budgets for diverse outdoor activities and provide financial analyses.
• Supervise, orient, assign, and appraise staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Proficient with basic PC operations: word processing and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with regulations for health and safety and compliance with agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, supervise and implement development of a year-round outdoor recreation program at a large base.
• Coordinate and evaluate recreational programs and curricula.
• Lead and mentor staff, volunteers, and contractors to meet program goals.
• Develop and monitor program budgets and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Outdoor recreation knowledge

Communication skills

Budget development & analysis

Supervisory experience

PC basics (word processing, sheets)

Education

Ph.D or doctoral degree in recreation or related field

Job description

Pacific Air Forces is seeking a program manager to plan and supervise a comprehensive year-round outdoor recreation program at a large Alaska base. The role requires building and leading a team, coordinating curricula, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning, organizing and evaluating recreational programs, with strong budgeting and communication skills.