Department of the Air Force

Recreation Assistant (Ski/Snowboard Instructor)

Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Full time

Recreation Assistant (Ski/Snowboard Instructor)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

Salary Range: $17.5 - $22 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation/Hillberg Ski Area on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. This position is Flexible, meaning you are guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Your schedule will depend on needs of the facility. This position is temporary and will end no later than April 30, 2026.

Major Duties:

  • Works as a Recreation Aid (Ski or Snowboard Instructor) at the Hillberg Ski Area instructing groups and individuals in daily and weekly ski programs, using a variety of teaching methods to effectively communicate to students who have a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. Teaches children as well as adults. Under the direction of the Hillberg Lesson Center Director, teaches skiing or snowboarding with the best practices. Sets up rental equipment for students and daily customers. The safety of the students must always be the number one priority. Is responsible for ticket handling for groups of students and must maintain good internal control practices to keep track of these tickets. Assists in a variety of ski lift operations including the chair lift, bunny hill tow rope, tubing tow rope, and T-Bar lift. Assists with program registration, tournaments, equipment issue, ski lift operations, cleaning duties and accompanies guests to social activities and competitions connected to the programs. Must be familiar with all programs offered by Hillberg, as well as be familiar with local area as the job requires providing information to guests. Must always maintain a positive attitude around and towards guests in order to project a positive image for Hillberg and our programs. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12828777

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, 11/25/2025 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 minimum an intermediate skier or snowboarder and have practical knowledge of teaching techniques.

How to Apply: 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 11/25/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2025-11-25