Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02

U.S. Army; New York; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army seeks an Outdoor Recreation instructor at Fort Drum, New York, to lead various outdoor activities. Candidates must possess necessary certifications and demonstrate capabilities in managing groups while ensuring safety. The role requires flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with paddling, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking.
• Willingness to undergo employment verification and background investigation.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Instructs in outdoor activities like rock climbing and kayaking.
• Manages groups ensuring participant safety.
• Communicates effectively with diverse participant backgrounds.

Skills

Outdoor Recreation program experience

Group management

Communication

Education

American Red Cross First Aid certification

American Red Cross CPR/AED certification

Job description

This position is for Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum, New York. FMWR includes Child and Youth Services, Business Recreation, and Support Services, which enable Soldier readiness, support the resiliency and well-being of Soldiers and Families.

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Duties

• Instructs groups and individuals in a variety of outdoor recreation programs, such as rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking.
• Uses a variety of teaching methods to effectively communicate to participants who have a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.
• Must be familiar with all programs offered by Outdoor Recreation, as well as be familiar with local area as the position requires providing information to customers.
• Reports any problems to the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Recreation Specialist as soon as possible in order to maintain a high quality service to guests.
• Incumbent is responsible for group management and the safety of the participants must always be the number one priority.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an American Red Cross First Aid training certification upon employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an American Red Cross CPR/AED training certification upon employment.
• This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation.
• Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
• Work schedule will be irregular. The incumbent will be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays and/or unique events.

Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• experience within an Outdoor Recreation program that offered some of the following areas:
  • paddling activities,
  • canoeing,
  • rock climbing,
  • hiking,
  • mountain biking

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.