Department of the Air Force

LEAD RECREATION ASSISTANT

Luke AFB, Arizona Full time

LEAD RECREATION ASSISTANT

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Luke AFB, Arizona

Salary Range: $18.75 - $18.75 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation on Luke AFB, AZ. This is a Regular Part-Time position guaranteed 20 hours per work week and eligible for benefits to include medical and dental insurance, Life insurance, 401K and NAF Retirement, and annual and sick leave. Be able to routinely lift objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance and work indoors and outdoors.

Major Duties:

  • Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Recreation) and within broad regulations and guidelines, has responsibility to lead the day to day operation of the storage lot, equipment rental and tour programs. Responsible for leading the work of other Recreation Assistants assigned to Outdoor Recreation unit. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Observes work in progress and adherence to quality and safety standards. Instructs and trains new employees. Provides input on performance and disciplinary problems to the Assistant Manager. Reports all repair and maintenance requirements according to established policy. Reports all violations of safety. Ensures accuracy of automated data base on equipment rental check-ins. Ensures adequate stock of supplies and equipment are available. Administer and lead tour programs. Develops detailed annual/quarterly adventure tour program calendars, confirms itineraries, ticketing, and reservations, plans and conducts pre and post trip meetings with drivers and volunteers. Plans and purchase menu food items. Ensures reports are completed and researched new trip locations. Manages the vehicle storage lots, to include lot inventories, payment dates and vacancies. Oversees and assists with duties associated with rental of equipment to include, but not limited to the following; verifying authorized users, computes and receives fees, uses desktop computer Windows base software applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access): equipment control and accountability; conduction pre/post rental inspections of equipment; accepts equipment reservations and properly accounts for deposits. Completes daily reports such as cashier reports and bank deposits. Answers telephones, greets customers, and assists them with rental transactions, class sign up for Aquatic or Adventure Tour Programs. Provides information regarding all aspects of the Equipment Rental and other Outdoor Recreation Programs. Assists with preventive and minor routine maintenance on rental equipment i.e., simple repairs and cleaning tents, tables and assorted camping equipment (cook stoves, battery-operated lights and propane cookers). On occasion, and in absence, will be required to operate a passenger vehicle on trips and tours. Performs other non-lead duties as Recreation Assistant. Performs minor grounds and facility maintenance such as fence repair, weed and trash removal and raking. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12902321

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, 03/16/2026 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: Sufficient experience which provided working familiarity and knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties. Ability to safeguard funds and equipment. Ability to resolve common arithmetic problems and make change.

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/16/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16