Recreation Assistant/Outdoor Adventure Guide
Location: Naval Station Everett - Outdoor Recreation Program, Commons, Jim Creek Recreation Center
Pay Grade: NF-0189-02
This position is the fun employee who keeps military patrons healthy, fit and fun through outdoor program’s eventsand activities. Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as recreation centers, gyms, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.Privilege to shop on best deals for family and home goods at Navy’s retail store, the Navy Exchange.
* Sign on bonus is $500 net and will be paid upon 90 days of continuous employment. *
Brief Description of Duties: Incumbent provides guidance for one or more types of outdoor recreation activities, including instruction of diverse quantity outdoor recreation skills. Activities include but are not limited to hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, and camping. Assist in planning and supervision of outdoor recreational trips, tours, and special events. Incumbent will be required to properly fit and outfit customers with a variety of outdoor recreational rental equipment. Will attend pre-trip meetings; be involved with all post trip evaluations, cleaning, and proper storage of equipment used. May perform maintenance functions on a variety of outdoor recreation equipment; provide information to patrons on outdoor recreation programs, equipment, services, hours of operation, current regulations, and other outdoor recreation information. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements: Applicant will have the abilities to communicate with patrons of all ages and interests. A minimum of one-year professional experience in the assigned recreational skill is required. Assignments may include, but are not limited to: canoeing, kayaking,rope courses, backpacking, backcountry skiing, snow-shoeing, sea kayaking, rock climbing, mountaineering, fishing, mountain biking etc. Alpine tower experience a plus. Must possess leadership/instruction skills at sufficient level to lead or assist in the instruction of skill classes, trips, clinics and workshops. The possession of a Wilderness First Responder certificate is highly desirable. Must be knowledgeable and efficient in operation of computer, GPS, transceiver, and other related job equipment.Ability to satisfactorily complete background checks to include a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
Conditions of Employment: This work requires considerable physical exertion while instructing and guiding participants in a variety of outdoor activities (I.e., camping, canoeing, cycling, skiing, etc.). Must be able to lift and carry program-related equipment and gear up to 75 pounds. Employee will operate an automobile during the day-to-day coordination of events and activities, so valid license is required. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing and quarantine.
Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
Advancement Opportunities: Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as far-reaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, childcare, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs. Where do you want to go today?
How to Apply: Interested applicants may apply via email at CP-Personnel.cnrnw@navy.mil or on USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/663632800?t=1662147378769. Mandatory documents required for this position include: Resume, Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), High School Diploma/GED and other related documentation (i.e. College Transcripts/degree, CPR Cert, etc.). Active Duty Military Spouses: You may be eligible for spousal preference. Please complete Spousal Preference certification form (located on www.navylifepnw.com) and submit with copy of spouse's orders. Both must be submitted at time of application to be considered for spousal preference.
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