Job opening: RECREATION ASSISTANT
Salary: $36 209 - 45 982 per year
Published at: Aug 09 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to assist the installation Fitness Assessment Cell to provide comprehensive health & fitness evaluations to the local active duty population assigned to base level installations with goals of centralizing & standardizing fitness testing requirements & fitness improvement programs as they relate to the U.S. Air Force Fitness Program.
Duties
Administers bi-annual fitness assessments for military personnel
Ensures fitness assessment equipment is procured, maintained, and replaced as needed
Uses word processing equipment to generate a variety of products
Initiates administrative procedures for members identified as not meeting fitness standards
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Measurements for height, weight and body composition will be taken in a private room or in a partitioned area away from the general flow of customers using a tape measure IAW AF guidance.
- Requires annual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/BLS/AED) Certification.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
- Must complete all mandatory training IAW appropriate regulations, and maintain certification in standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
- This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the general and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Recreation Aid and Assistant Series 0189
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have six months of general experience in any type of work which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (6) months of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-03, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assisting with and performing basic physical assessment measurements; inspecting fitness equipment for serviceability; assisting in the organization and administration of recreation activities, such as preparing activities calendars, maintaining attendance records, and providing information concerning schedules and activities; and utilizing a substantial range of office automation support equipment for grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation and commonly used specialized terminology to prepare material correctly.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.). NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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 exercise physiology and exercise techniques to conduct physical fitness evaluations in accordance with Air Force guidance.
2. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
3. Knowledge of Air Force fitness assessment standards, protocols, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation and commonly used specialized terminology to prepare material correctly.
5. Skill in administering sub maximal cardiovascular endurance tests.
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
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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 Maxwell AFB
50 Lemay Plaza South
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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