Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position, RECREATION ASSISTANT, GS-0189-05, is to provide support and assistance to the Fitness Center Director by administering fitness, sports and special events/programs.

Duties

-Administer fitness, sports programs, and special events. -Oversee operation of facility. -Prepare facilities for special events, programs and sports events. -Oversee general housekeeping during shift of duty within facility and immediate outside area. -Participate in required in-service training and maintain currency, capability and certification to perform basic first aid, CPR and AED.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• Required to possess a government operator’s permit. (Only Requires Valid Driver's License)
• May be required to work at any fitness center on Tinker AFB, as assigned by management.
• Incumbent may be required to work an irregular tour of duty which could include weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Incumbent will be required to complete training courses in CPR, first aid and AED.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
• Category rating and selection procedures will be utilized
• Position to be filled through Delegated Examining Authority
• Veterans must submit required documents to receive Veteran's preference

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0189 Recreation Aid and Assistant Series. ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as (1) group leader, counselor, or similar work in public and private recreation programs for adults or children; (2) teacher's aide in elementary school recreation or physical education program, with emphasis on development of general recreational skills and abilities; (3) aide or assistant assignments in recreation while on active military service; (4) aide or assistant in the organization and administration of recreation activities;(5) summer aide in a state or national park, with duties related to the recreational activities of visitors to campsites, trails, picnic areas, nature and raft centers, and boating and fishing areas; (6) sales or stock clerk in a recreation supplies and equipment shop; (7) aide or assistant in the issuance of authorized property, and in the maintenance of inventory control and accountability for such property in a recreation facility; or (8) aide or assistant in a hotel or resort recreation service responsible for setting up organized group recreational activities. OR EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Successfully completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION IF USING EDUCATION AS A SUBSTITUTION OF EXPERIENCE. OR COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION IF USING EDUCATION AS A SUBSTITUTION OF EXPERIENCE. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting or similar activities; loading and unloading weight equipment; operating cleaning equipment and small vehicles. A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL IS REQUIRED. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Depending upon facility assignment and mission, work environment includes inside and outside work, and involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety and sanitation precautions typical of a fitness and sports environment. Inside work is normally in adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated environment; outside work is consistent with climatic conditions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 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 sports and fitness special programs, events and intramural and varsity sports. 2. Knowledge of customer service practices and principles to include inter-action with patrons, telephone courtesy, reservations, and associated practices and principles as obtained through previous experience or in-house training sessions. 3. Ability to administer basic concepts of special programs, event and sports. 4. Knowledge of proper use and operation of electronic and mechanical fitness equipment and supplies associated with fitness and sports. 5. Ability to demonstrate use of cardiovascular equipment, free weights, and nautilus equipment to patrons. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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 Tinker AFB 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Hill AFB DEO Inquiry Line
• Phone: (801) 775-6756
• Email: [email protected]