RECREATION SPECIALIST (YOUTH ACTIVITIES)

Pacific Air Forces; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Air Forces is seeking a Recreation Specialist (Youth Activities) to plan and implement a year-round Youth Center program and enhance youth sports and fitness activities for ages 5-18 in Alaska.

The role involves coordinating programs, assessing youth needs, and building partnerships with civilian and military communities to support quality‑of‑life initiatives for children and youth; duties include arranging supplies, transportation, and space for activities.

Qualifications

• Plans and coordinates the year round Youth Center program and enhanced youth sports & fitness.
• Demonstrates ability to assess youth sport needs and plan for future needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the year round Youth Center program and enhanced youth sports and fitness. Conducts on-going formal and informal youth sport needs assessments to plan for future needs.
• Cultivates a cooperative relationship between the civilian and military communities by establishing liaison with civic organizations, youth groups, private associations, church groups, educational institutions, national associations and other program administrators.
• Arranges for necessary supplies, transportation, space and services for youth fitness and sports program activities.

Skills

Program planning

Community liaison

Education

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Job description

RECREATION SPECIALIST (YOUTH ACTIVITIES)

The primary purpose of this position is to plan and implement a year-round Youth Center program and enhance youth sports and fitness program for all youth ages 5-18.

Key Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates the year round Youth Center program and enhanced youth sports and fitness. Conducts on-going formal and informal youth sport needs assessments to plan for future needs.

Cultivates a cooperative relationship between the civilian and military communities by establishing and/ maintaining liaison in the community with civic organizations, youth groups, private associations, church groups, educational institutions, national associations and other program administrators, i.e., base Fitness Center, CDC Director, etc. that may, be directly or indirectly involved in sports activities concerned with the quality of life for children and youth.

Arranges for necessary supplies, transportation, space and services for youth fitness and sports program activities.

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. 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57055 - $74173/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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