Recreation Assistant; Riding Instructor NF

Overview

Summary
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This position is located at MWR Buffalo Corral Riding Stables on Fort Huachuca, AZ. 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.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates who reside within 80 miles of Fort Huachuca. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

• Instructs patrons of a recreational facility in horsemanship, applying practical knowledge of equestrian activities.
• Assist with individual rentals, boarding, group events such as pony circles, organized trail rides, youth horse camp and special public events.
• Promotes interest in programming by making presentations to units, schools and interfacing with other recreation activities. Monitors activities for services to determine the budget process for financial accountability of the program.
• Conducts riding lessons, organizes group events and horse camp for children. May assist with feeding, care of horses, basic maintenance repairs of riding equipment, and trail rides.
• May operate vehicle to deliver horses to special events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.
  2 to include a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation and a medical examination.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver?s license.
• Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able and willing to mount and ride horses without assistance or mounting block.
• This position has critical safety or security responsibilities and as such has been designated as a testing designated position (TDP). As a condition of employment, incumbent of a TDP is subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must be able and willing to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights as needed for special events
• Must be able and willing to travel to on and off post locations for special events as needed.
• Must be willing to accept a flexible appointment.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• Must possess at least six (6) months of work experience that includes the following duties: assist with individual rentals, boarding, group events (e.g. pony circles, organized trail rides, etc.); assist with feeding, care of horses, basic maintenance repairs of riding equipment, etc.
• Work experience in a customer service focused environment.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• One (1) year or more experience in instructing riding skills in both English and Western pleasure.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 11:59pm MST on 03/17/2026 to ensure timely processing.
• Important:
  Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

• Electronically (preferred) at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and search for Announcement number O3
  
  NAFEJ-. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 03/17/2026 to receive consideration.
• 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 include in your application.
• Reminder:
  Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
• 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,…