Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Rental Manager)
Job Description
Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation located on Peterson SFB and is a Regular Part Time (RPT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave)
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test and a pre-employment physical.
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.
Who Can Apply
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Manages all aspects of the Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental and Loan Programs. Supervises and trains Recreation Aids, Recreation Assistants and Lead Recreation Assistants in the day-to-day operation of the Rental and Loan Programs. As a working manager, performs the following types of lead duties: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the ODR Director or Assistant Director for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures that the worksite materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security and safety rules. Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor. Enforces established operating policies and procedures.
Issues rental equipment, checks equipment for damage and instructs patrons on the proper use of the equipment. Enters data into POS system for rental inventory, issuing and receiving. Prepares skis for rental to include mounting bindings, waxing and sanding. Assists with maintenance, repair and cleaning of all recreation equipment issued. Assists the RV Lot manager with payments for the Recreational vehicle (RV) lot. Assists in reviewing financial statements and end of the month equipment inventories for accuracy with the ODR Director. Resolves customer complaints in accordance with established procedures. Actively seeks win-win solutions to differences between staff and customers, and shows willingness to compromise. Works under the direction of the ODR Director and Assistant Director who makes assignments, approves leave and reviews performance appraisals. Shows initiative by seeking additional assignment from shift supervisor immediately after completion of previous assignments. Adapts and supports changing program objectives with a positive attitude.
Assists in selling ski lift tickets and all related outdoor retail equipment, following required cash handling procedures and accountability. Prepares daily cash reports and deposits money on a daily basis. Assists with making reservations for all rental equipment and tickets. Assists in planning and scheduling recreation programs and special events (i.e., winter adventure day, spring fling, fall fest, etc.) for the Outdoor Recreation Center. Plans, prepares, and implements Outdoor Adventure Programs (OAP) to include special Air Force programs (i.e. Beyond the Trail). Recruits and trains volunteers to assist in OAP trip implementation. Oversees/accompanies OAP trips when necessary. Drives vehicle to various sites. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12893009
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, 03/05/2026
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:
A minimum of 1 year of experience supervising employees is highly desired. At least 1 year of experience working in a rental operation is required. Experience should demonstrate the ability to plan and establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward achievement. Must have demonstrated computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Point of Sale system software. Organizational skills to include managing inventory and progressively responsible office/paperwork management is preferred. Must possess a current binding 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:
- Binding Certification
- 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
- AF 2545 Notification of Personnel Action
- 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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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Location
- Peterson AFB, Colorado
- Posted
- Feb 19, 2026, 08:59 AM
- Listed
- Feb 19, 2026, 02:15 PM
- Compensation
- $22 - $24 per hour
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