SUPERVISORY RECREATION SPECIALIST

Air Force District of Washington

Westphalia (MD)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Air Force District of Washington at Andrews AFB, Maryland is seeking a Supervisory Recreation Specialist to lead the Outdoor Recreation Program. You will oversee operations, manage multiple facilities, craft budgets, and ensure compliance with agency policies while promoting safe, engaging activities.

The role includes staff supervision, training, procurement, marketing support, and coordinating with installation offices on land and water use.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Outdoor Recreation Program operations across multiple facilities.
Develop budgets and fiscal requirements to meet program objectives.
Organize and publicize outdoor activities to attract participants.
Supervise personnel and administer training and development.
Ensure safety orientation for activities.
Procure supplies and equipment and manage assets.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Air Force District of Washington

About the position: This is a NAF Career Program position assigned to Andrews AFB, Maryland. This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave).

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall economic and efficient operation of the Outdoor Recreation Program. Administers the business, financial, and recreational operation of the outdoor activities program within established policies and objectives. Oversees a variety of geographically dispersed facilities/activities; and ensures usage does not conflict with policies governing participation. Develops goals and objectives for the Outdoor Recreation Programs which meet agency intent.

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships. Generates comprehensive short and long term budgets and fiscal requirements to meet the program objectives and maintain internal control. Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing outdoor recreation activities from the standpoint of participants' response, resources, unforeseen developments, and program evaluations. Adapts and varies program activities as a result of findings.

Formulates, justifies, and executes both the appropriated funds (APF) and non-appropriated funds (NAF) budget for all aspects of operations. Maintains an accurate account of daily sales revenue, operational funds, fixed assets, and property. Procures and/or initiates procurement documents for supplies and equipment. Assures the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. Prepares and submits work order requests as required.

Organizes and publicizes outdoor activities, assuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants, which includes the completion and submission of marketing requests for event promotion. Coordinates with appropriate installation offices on plans for the use of natural land and water resources for selected outdoor recreation activities.

Maximizes recreational use of natural resources to include development, conservation, sound usage, improvement and management. Plans, schedules and executes outdoor activities such as, but not limited to biking, camping, canoeing, ice skating, kayaking, paintball, rock climbing, scuba diving, skiing, skydiving, snowboarding, swimming, white water rafting and overnight recreational trips. Ensures that safety orientation is provided regarding specific activities.

Devises, improvises, and adapts these various activities to fit the conditions of the natural environment, and to conform to limitations in funds, facilities, equipment, and staff support. Supervises personnel assigned to Outdoor Recreation Program.

Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate employees; plans and carries out the training and development of employees; evaluates employee work performance; recommends selections, status changes and disciplinary actions; plans schedules, and coordinates work operations, explains management policies.

Works to achieve the objectives of personnel programs and policies and deals effectively with employees on complaints, grievances, and other matters involved in the day-to-day administration of the Recreation Program. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & 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. 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 Air Force District of Washington, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70000 – $80000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.