About the position: This position will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a trip guide for mountain based trips/courses which can include rock/ice climbing, backcountry skiing, and avalanche education as part of the USAF A Outdoor Recreation Program. Maintain and prepare equipment for scheduled trips, de-rigging after trips, storing equipment properly, cleaning all equipment and rental items. Inform customers of risks before and while in terrain. Briefs participants on safety and first aid rules, initiate and/or directs group activities in and out of terrain. Other assigned duties such as: Kitchen cleanup, food preparation, packing supplies, cleaning storage area, and fixing equipment. Customers include a wide range of ages, abilities and backgrounds. Explains the program and answers questions related to trips/outing. Provides instruction and information about specific activities that correspond with the guests abilities. Performs required safety inspections on all outing equipment used. In charge of industry standard risk management specific to each activity guided and responsible for making safety and comfort related decisions and error corrections when appropriate. When required to drive a customer to or from the program sites, incumbent drives in a safe manner so as to not to endanger vehicle, equipment and customers. Aids Recreation Assistants with other activities as needed and when deemed appropriate considering the employee's experience with these activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12531144

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug test.
• This position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver's license.
• This position requires the incumbent to provide a driving record from the state from which the incumbent has a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires an uncommon tour of duty to include nights/weekends and/or holidays.

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, 09/09/2024 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: Must be at least 18 years old and have at least 4 years of experience in guiding/instructing climbing or backcountry skiing trips. Must have taken an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course (SPI) at time of employment and able to obtain SPI Certification within 6 months of employment in order to guide/instruct any rock or ice climbing programs. AMGA Rock Guide Course or higher and Alpine Skills Course/Guides Course and Ice Instructor Course highly desirable. For any backcountry ski/snowboard/general winter programs, incumbent must have taken an AIARE or AAI Level 1 course and Avalanche Rescue Course within the last 2 years and have at least 4 seasons of backcountry travel experience in a leadership position. Level 2 or Pro Level 1 and AMGA Ski Guide Course or AIARE Instructor status highly desirable. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is required. Must be CPR/Wilderness First Aid Certified or higher. Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Position requires lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not 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 USAFA Community Services Flight 10 FSS/FSCN 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620 US
• Name: USAF Academy NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]