This position will be assigned to the Equestrian Center located at JBSA Fort Sam Houston in SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. This is a Regular Part Time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, scheduled as needed, may work up to 40 hrs./week. Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits.

Duties

Works cooperatively with the Equestrian Center Manager to run the day to day operations of the Equestrian Program. The Instructor will coordinate and facilitate year round riding lessons and activities for children and adults with varying abilities. The Instructor will work with the Center staff to develop new activities which would include holiday and weekend programs and MWR/FSS special events. Instruct participants in riding horses. Work with all seats and levels of riders, to include jumping. Organizes classes, lesson plans, determines skill and knowledge levels of participants. Keeps horses clipped and schooled and keeps tack room clean, organized and in working order. Responsible for preparation of horses and cooling down. Assists with overseeing and maintenance of the facility where the horses are cared for and can be required to assist with private owner boarders. Must be able to interact on a professional level at all times. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12174030

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing. Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 50 lbs.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

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, 11/02/2023 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: Certification from a national riding instruction program. An undergraduate degree with a major course of study in the subject matter area related to the position to be filled. OR Experience that provided evidence to instruct students in the use of equipment, principles, or practices of the subject or occupation. This experience may have been gained as a teacher or instructor, in on-the-job supervision or instruction of subordinates or fellow workers; or in work involving application of the principles, practices, and techniques of the occupation or subject matter field of the position to be filled. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): 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 Equine or familiarity with training of equine. 2. Great Customer Service. 3. Be familiar with the use of Western/English tack/riding lessons 4. Ability to instruct students in the use of equipment, principles, or practices of the subject or occupation. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.

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.

Contacts

• Address JBSA Ft Sam Houston Community Services Flight 802 FSS/FSCN, 415 B Street East, Bldg 598 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4424 US
• Name: JBSA Randolph NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]