Recreation Specialist

Recreation Specialist

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Hurlburt Field, Florida

Salary Range: $24 - $26 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position will be assigned to the Community Center and is a Regular position with guaranteed hours. You are also eligible for NAF benefits such as: -Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Life Insurance-401k with Employer Matching Contribution - AFNAF Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution - Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave - Paid Federal Holidays - Tuition Assistance

Major Duties:

• Selects and emphasizes program activities to be offered, both those in the basic program's minimum essential categories (e.g., table game, writing and TV rooms, and social educational, and cultural activities), and those designated to meet more specialized interests and needs and to provide a considerable enhanced program (e.g., leisure services and resources, information services, and recreation activities which augment and support such other military programs as domestic action, drug abuse, self-development, education, and interests, and to meet the limitations of funds, facilities, equipment, and volunteer and other staff support available. Plans and coordinates the detail of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings to make maximum use of facilities, services, and other resources. Schedules and publicizes community center activities from the standpoint of participant response, resources, unforeseen developments, and program objectives. Develops and executes programs for a variety of special interest groups associated with the military community. Identifies the need for plans and conducts facility activities during deployments, exercises, and other special activities. Performs general facility management duties such as tracking facility utilization, coordinating work orders to correct deficiencies, and recommends facility improvements. Formulates, justifies, executes, and monitors accounting transaction, budgets, and resources. Plans, prepares, and presents briefing and other oral presentations as required. Accomplishes documentation in support of requests for personnel action and awards and disciplinary actions as appropriate. Performs duties as assigned. Provided guidance when performing new or complex duties. Uses own initiative to resolve problems and conflicts. Work is reviewed on a sample basis, evaluation reports and finished products. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948941

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, 4 May 2026 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: Must have practical experience in developing, planning, organizing, and carrying out projects related to one or more recreational programs that have prepared the individual for performing broader projects described in the duties and responsibilities above. In addition, must have practical experience and knowledge of goals, principles, methods and techniques of recreation services and methods & processes involved in a community center and ability to perform financial, program, facility, inventory, and personnel management. Must have skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Condition(s) of Employment: The work requires physical exertion, and the employee must be able to bend, stoop, and left items weighing up to 30 pounds. Required to pass pre-employment physical. Ability to operate 15 passenger bus or van. Must possess current driver's license. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level), State Criminal History Records Checks (SCHRC) and Installation Records Check (IRC). "This is drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use." You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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 05/04/2026 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: 2026-05-04