Katherine Hunt
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Leveraged 20+ years of Buckner Fitness Center experience to enhance sport programs, customer service, and communication, improving mission support and service delivery for military member.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Specialist GS 09 step 3 (Detailed)
USAF
JBER, AK
09.2026 - Current
- Plans, develops, organizes, manages, and administers a diverse comprehensive year around sports programs which include intramural sports and extramural sports that support service members stationed at JBER, AK.
- Developed, monitored, and documented comprehensive training program to strengthen Airmen skills and job knowledge for their
- position.
- Prepared and submitted APF and NAF annual budgets in amounts required to support and operate sports program.
- Instructed service members on sports rules and facility procedures during briefings and organizational meetings.
- Tracked participation records for service members in intramural sports and Commander Cup sports.
- Enforced safety standards during sports events. Provides first aide support if needed.
- Managed budgets for purchase of new sports equipment and supplies for teams and leagues.
- Completed game scheduling, official and referee coordination, and uniform and equipment distribution.
- Maintained attendance, scores, injuries, and awards records for team members throughout season.
- Applied sports contracting experience to negotiate and manage contracts for qualified sports officials needed across various sport programs. Implementing COR responsibilities.
- Maintained records, distributed information, and provided publicity to promote and support sports program. Marketing the JBER community.
- Maintains records, disseminates information, and provides necessary publicity to adequately promote and support the sports program.
- Execute sports programs, scheduling, rules and tournaments to maximize participation across squadrons and units.
- Adapted operations to changing requirements while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Sports Specialist
USAF
JBER, AK
01.2015 - 09.2026
- Planned, managed, and administered year-round base sports program and facility for sports events and reservations.
- Collected, analyzed, and tracked sports activity data; maintained accountable records for statistical and financial reporting supporting budget planning and upcoming programs.
- Prepared briefings, scheduled events, and organized intramural games and additional activities.
- Processed gym floor reservations, supported battalion-size marketing efforts, and served military members stationed at JBER, AK.
- Supported all military members stationed at JBER, AK.
On Call Advocate(Sexual Assault)
STAR (Standing Together against Rape)
Anchorage, Alaska
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided crisis intervention support and medical accompaniment for survivors of sexual assault and child sexual abuse.
- Worked rotating schedule, including overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Gave immediate crisis support, accompanied victims during appointments, and assisted with communication with law enforcement and medical staff.
- Protected confidentiality, completed intake paperwork, and referred victims to appropriate resources.
Lead recreation Assistant
USAF
JBER , AK
11.2006 - 01.2015
- Provided support for Buckner Fitness Center operations during absence of facility manager and director.
- Opened and closed facility, inspected equipment, trained staff, and managed scheduling.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, resolving issues in win-win manner.
- Processed all funds from fees and resale, completed monthly inventory, and sent report to finance.
- Supported sports maintenance and fitness staff with daily department needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartlett, Begich High School
Anchorage, AK06-1976
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Sports program administration and management
- Event scheduling
- Budget management
- Facility management
- Customer relation management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication oral/written
- Team management
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Contract management
- Records management
- Program promotion
- Customer service
Certification
- 1st Aide Certified and CPR 2025
- Certified Life Guard 2015
- Up to date on all required training 2026
- Up to date on Government Credit Card purchases and responsibilities
- COR certified 2016
- Certified Fitness Specialist-course 80 hours August 2017
Timeline
Sports Specialist GS 09 step 3 (Detailed)
USAF
09.2026 - Current
On Call Advocate(Sexual Assault)
STAR (Standing Together against Rape)
03.2022 - 05.2024
Sports Specialist
USAF
01.2015 - 09.2026
Lead recreation Assistant
USAF
11.2006 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Bartlett, Begich High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Western Michigan University