This announcement will be used to fill positions at Fort Hamilton with the MWR Community Operations and Business Program. This position is a Flexible (Flex) position and there are 0 guaranteed hours per week. Flex employees are not entitled to leave or benefits. There is no upper limit to the number of hours a flexible employee may work (subject to overtime obligations and work scheduling requirements).

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, such as but not limited to rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, challenge course, using a variety of teaching methods to effectively communicate. 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.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all required background checks of AR 215-3, must be successfully completed and maintained to include the initiation/completion of Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).
• Must have or be able to obtain a current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training certification within 90 days of hiring.
• If water rafting is part of the duties, satisfactory completion of required Raft Guide Training must be completed within three weeks of appointment. Failure to successfully completed required training may result in separation.
• Shifts include early morning, days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must have knowledge of and experience in a wide variety of Outdoor Recreation pursuits. 2. Applicants pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field. 3. In the process of completing an internship or fieldwork program will be considered highly qualified.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DQ-NAF-W4LKAA NEW YORK AREA CMD NYAC FT HAMILTON DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Ashley Winder
• Email: [email protected]