RECREATION ASSISTANT

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support and assistance for the smooth operation of the Fitness Center Program to include customer service, monitoring customer entry, maintainiung facility requirements in fire, safety, health and cleanliness, initiating and maintaining files, and assisting with manager on duty and scheduling task. Provide customer service to patrons and performs Manager on Duty tasks. Completes financial paperwork, performs inspection and completes reports. Performs resale operation duties. Cleans and maintains all of the areas in the Fitness facilities not cleaned and maintained by contract cleaners and performs laundry duties. Organizes, manages ,maintains Intramural Programs as well as Athletic fields, equipment, and facilities. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical, GS-0189 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one or more years of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-04 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes providing support and assistance to management in fitness centers by administering fitness and sports programs and special events/programs. OR EDUCATION: successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of and ability to interpret Air Force Instructions, DoD/MAJCOM directives, locals policies and various regulations, practices, and procedures and ability to apply unit fire, safety, and building security regulations. 2. Knowledge of Clerical procedures and ability to accurately complete, review and maintain records and skilled in cash handling procedures. 3. Ability to contend with a range of problems common to a fitness and sports environment and establish effective working relationships with others. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 5. Knowledge of the methods involved with fitness and sports programs and principles and techniques of recreations. 6. Knowledge of the assigned equipment within the fitness center, how it functions, and required safety rules and regulations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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.