Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02

Summary

This position is located at the Outdoor Recreation Complex on Fort Carson. This position is a FLEX position. FLEX positions can be worked anywhere between 0 - 40 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Duties

• Works under general supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Recreation Specialist as a Recreation Assistant, instructing groups and individuals in a variety of outdoor recreation programs. Teaches children as well as adults.
• Incumbent is responsible for group management. The safety of the participants must always be the number one priority.
• Must be familiar with all programs offered by Outdoor Recreation, as well as be familiar with local area as the position requires providing information to customers.
• Reports any problems to the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Recreation Specialist as soon as possible in order to maintain a high quality service to guests.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. Qualification Requirements: Must have knowledge of and experience in a wide variety of Outdoor Recreation pursuits. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Applicants pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field, and in the process of completing an internship or fieldwork program will be considered highly qualified. PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the highly preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O2NAFEI-26-13045019. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/08/2026 to receive consideration. 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 include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. 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 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. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045019. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify of 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.