About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Lackland AFB Community Centers.
This is a Regular-Full time position with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits.
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Lackland AFB Community Centers.
This is a Regular-Full time position with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Employees appointed to a Regular category position are eligible for benefits.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Plans and administers a diversified recreation program for the Arnold Hall Community Center by providing professional expertise in developing, implementing, and conducting community center programs for active duty military, retirees, and DoD civilians and their families. Oversees the bookings and provides operational oversight of the Bob Hope Theatre and Lackland Amphitheater. Offers programs in personal and professional development, performing arts, leisure and recreation, and family life skills. Programs may be offered as self-directed activities, instructional classes, special interest clubs, special events, community-wide events, and co-sponsored events designed to meet the recreation and leisure needs of the personnel eligible to use the facilities. Plans and coordinates the recurring and non-recurring activities to include special events such as games, dances, tournaments, contests, parties, lectures, and family playgroups so as to maximize the use of facilities, services, and other resources consistent with the Air Force mission. Devises, improves, and adapts these various activities to a wide range of participant interests, needs, and trends and to meet the limitations of funds, facilities, equipment and available volunteer and other staff support. Provides oversight and promotes special emphasis programs such as Air Force Trademark Events, community theater programs, talent contests, TOPS IN BLUE productions and the Congressional Award Program. Solicits volunteer services for activities and provides required orientation, training and management. Acts as a liaison between the program and on/off base agencies. Supervises assigned personnel. Assigns and reviews subordinate's work and provides instruction and guidance as required. Approves or disapproves leave requests. Interviews and selects employees for vacancies. Prepares drafts of position descriptions, counsels employees, establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance. Prepares requests and justifications for awards, reassignments, promotions, etc. Maintains assigned facilities in a clean and safe manner, routinely conducts self-inspections, ensuring facility is free from safety, fire and public health discrepancies. Reports any discrepancies to CES and monitors progress. Makes suggestions for improvements for alterations to the facilities for future use. Maintains inventory records and levels of resale merchandise. Performs all other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12790980
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, 09/04/2025
Business Based Action, 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:
Three years progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or other work which has provided general knowledge of management principles and practices demonstrating the ability to carry out continuing projects or programs. In addition, applicant must have 2 1/2 years specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation and leisure.
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 management principles and practices demonstrating the ability to carry out continuing projects or programs.
2. Knowledge of basic budget preparation.
3. Leadership skills.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/04/2025 to receive consideration.
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