Recreation Assistant (Intermediate Guide)

United States Space Force•Peterson AFB, CO 80918, United States• Full Time

Posted 4 days ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$17.50/hour

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Job Description

Summary

About the position:
This position will be assigned to Outdoor Creation located on Peterson Space Force Base.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test. Must be able to lift items weighing 40 pounds or more.

This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/12/2026 to 01/19/2026

Salary $17.50 to - $17.50 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 2

Location

Who Can Apply

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads safe and efficient programs; the incumbent of this position instructs groups and individuals in daily and overnight outdoor recreation programs.
Uses a variety of teaching skills to communicate to customers who are of a wide range of ages and experience levels the information needed to safely participate in outdoor recreation activities.
Ensures that all phases of instruction are given in accordance with the student abilities.
Carries out guide duties to include but not limited to rafting and other outdoor recreation programs.
Provides resources, first aid, and evacuation procedures for customers and other staff when necessary.
Enforces safety rules and safe procedures at all times.
Drives vehicles and shuttles for the purpose of transporting gear and customers to designated program activities.
Ensures equipment and vehicles are maintained, fueled, and stored as necessary.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12864248

Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain current record of immunization.

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, 01/19/2026

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:
Practical knowledge of recreational activities, rules, and procedures is required. First Aid, CPR and W FR higher certification is required. Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to obtain a Government Driver's License. Must have one or more of the following: successful completion of "Summit" Single-Pitch course or similar SPI-Type class, ACA or Rescue 3Swiftwater/Whitewater Rescue Technician (SWRT), State of Colorado/AHRA Whitewater Rafting Guide and Trip Leader (TL), and/or AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Certification.

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.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

Immunizations
Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Diploma/ GED
Disability Letter (VA)
License
Immunizations
Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
PCS Orders
Professional Certification
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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