RECREATION SPECIALIST (YOUTH ACTIVITIES)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Purpose of position: to assist in the planning, management, and administration of a comprehensive year-round base youth and teen recreation program and the facilities used in conducting the activities at an Air Force installation.

Duties

Assists in the planning, direction, organization, and management of diverse, multi-faceted and comprehensive youth and teen programs which include the 5 core program areas of Character and leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skill's, The Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Assist in the preparation of APF and NAF budget and analyzes and tracks financial statements, which include the expenditures required to conduct the youth and teen programs. Determines adequacy of facility and equipment. Plans and coordinates all aspects of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint military and civilian community undertakings to make maximum use of facilities, services, and other resources.

Qualifications

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, Administrative and Management Positions, and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), Recreation Specialist Series 0188. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least three years of general experience and at least one of those years included specialized experience at the NH-I grade level (or higher) or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience that provided a knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation, and an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups. OR EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. This included major study in a subject area related to the position, such as: general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.; or physical education. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A 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 a wide range of the principles, concepts, developmental appropriateness and techniques of programs for youth and teens. 2. Knowledge of program and facility management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as facility design and equipment selection and purchase. 3. Ability and skill in teaching and communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing to promote and report on the program, train paid staff and volunteers and to resolve problems and answer questions relating to the program. 4. Skill in preparing budgets, program evaluations, and facility administration; managing financial and physical resources of teen programs; and in effectively organizing and utilizing available resources within the program framework.. 5. Knowledge of personnel management policies and practices to include the ability to adjust work operations to meet emergency, changing program or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work. 6. Skill in supervising and leading a team of individuals composed of professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers and parents. Ability to train individuals effectively. 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.

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. 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.