RECREATION ASSISTANT

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command in Minneapolis seeks a Recreation Assistant to plan and oversee base sports, fitness and recreation programs, assisting a Sports Specialist and supervising subordinate staff as needed.

The role requires evaluating facilities, arranging supplies, preparing publicity, and assessing program effectiveness to adapt offerings for the community and service members.

Qualifications

• Education qualifications must be supported by transcripts if required.
• Official transcripts not required at time of application but may be requested later.
• Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers the base sports program including intramural, extramural, varsity sports fitness and recreation programs.
• Provides limited supervisory personnel management over subordinate employees as an assistant to the Sports Specialist.
• Determines adequacy of sports facilities and fitness equipment; arranges for supplies and services for activities.
• Prepares publicity items and evaluates program effectiveness, adjusting as needed.

Education

Educational credentials must be accredited by the Department of Education

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Key Responsibilities

Plans and administers the base sports program to include intramural, extramural, varsity sports fitness and recreation programs. Exercises limited supervisory personnel management responsibilities over appropriated subordinate employees as an assistant to the supervisory Sports Specialist. Determines adequacy of sports facilities and fitness equipment. Arranges for supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled sports, fitness and recreation activities.

Prepares publicity items, evaluates effectiveness of programs and varies programs in light of findings.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 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 FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.

Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.

The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e.

separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $55012 – $71517/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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