Recreation Specialist (Programmer).

United States Space Force; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Force seeks a Recreation Specialist (Programmer) to manage recreational activities and events. The incumbent will plan, coordinate, and execute programs while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The position offers a base salary range of $21 to $37.61 per year, based in California.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing recreation programs is required.
• Must demonstrate management of financial and physical resources.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate recreational activities and programs.
• Prepare supplies, paperwork, and space arrangements for events.
• Lead and train staff and volunteers associated with programs.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Leadership

Creativity

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.00/yr - $37.61/yr

Duties

• This position is assigned to the Community Center activity. Under the direct supervision of the Event Center Manager. Incumbent is responsible for the planning, coordinating, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive monthly calendar of reoccurring and non-reoccurring recreational activities, classes, events, trips, and programs.
• Recreation activities include but are not limited to special events, seasonal programs, and ongoing daily activities, including instructional classes, contests, trips and tournaments.
• Incumbent prepares for these programs by ordering the needed supplies, equipment, transportation, marketing support and making appropriate contacts and arrangements for the success of the programs.
• Arranges for space set up, audio-visual and other equipment and coordinates with managers when additional staff is needed to make a program successful.
• Prepares and provides a detailed program plan that can be given to facilities managers when an activity requires front line staff execution. Decorates and sets up for activities/programs and ensures where activities are held are cleaned up both prior to and after events.
• Works closely with Marketing to promote programs that are being planned and implemented. Uses creative techniques to encourage/attract patrons to participate.
• Coordinates with the installation marketing representative/sponsorship coordinator identifying commercial sponsorship opportunities in support of the program. Incumbent captures metrics and evaluates programs.
• Evaluates effectiveness of program delivery based on user metrics, surveys, interactions with patrons and ICE comments. Uses data to make recommendations and modification to the program. Conducts focus groups in order to determine future programs.
• Prepares and submits required monthly reports and metrics for area of responsibility. Prepares, justifies and monitors the execution of the annual NAF and APF operating budget. Reviews financial reports, compares to budget and provides execution explanation for higher level review. Researches and prepares purchasing documents in support of equipment/program funding.
• Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Identifies and communicates repairs related to facility and equipment maintenance deficiencies to the appropriate representatives.
• Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies.
• Incumbent may be required to act in a lead capacity, training, directing and assigning work, preparing work schedules and assisting supervisor with timekeeping responsibilities.
• Provides necessary on the job training for staff as required and provides input to the manager on employee performance. Recruits, trains and manages volunteers, special interest groups and interns associated with programs in area of responsibility.
• Maintains documentation and ensures procedures are in place for managing special interest groups, volunteers and interns associated with the program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• I have a valid, current state driver’s license or I am able and willing to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  
  

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, 06/03/2025

Business 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

• Must have specialized experience that demonstrates ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation.
• Experience such as assisting in the planning and execution of a Recreation program; or responsibility for a large segment of such a program is considered qualifying.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and organizing Recreation program activities. Skill in effective management of financial and physical resources and budget preparation.
• Subject to uncommon tour of duty, shift work, weekends, and holidays. Subject to work outside in local area.
• Some programs require overnight stay. Some instructing and activities require special safety precautions and equipment.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Position is a position of trust. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier-1 background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• "This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use."
  
  

Education

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.

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 Non Appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number 3723.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration and Strategic Management Services

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