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This position is that of a Sports Specialist (Cross Country/Track & Field) in the Department of Physical Education and Athletics, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.
Learn more about this agency06/26/2020 to 07/06/2020
$59,625 - $72,062 per year
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MARAD.MMA-2020-0049
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Open to All U.S. Citizens This is an Excepted Service appointment with an Initial Term Not-To- Exceed 13 months; however, each year with a satisfactory performance appraisal, the appointment may be extended for an additional year.
As a Sports Specialist (Cross Country/Track & Field) Assistant Coach, you will:
You will be required to perform the duties of a Assistant Coach in the Academy’s Cross Country/Track & Field program. You will be responsible for the development and conduct of educational courses and programs, research, instruction and academic counseling of Midshipmen, and assuming a share of departmental and other academic responsibilities.
The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and experienced professional who works to support the Mission of the USMMA. They must be capable of adjusting to various work environments, physical demands, and schedules. They must be able to work well within the structure of the Cross Country/Track & Field staff and must be a positive contributor.
To qualify for this positon, you must meet all of the education and specialized experience requirements below:
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a field related to the duties of the position.
Education Substitution:
Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a field closely related to the duties required for the position may substitute a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an unrelated field if they also possess significant professional training and specialized experience that is closely related to the duties of the position at a level of complexity and responsibility equivalent to those performed in the position.
Specialized Experience:
Must possess at least 1 academic year of teaching Physical Education, Physical Fitness, or similar related courses, above the high school level (such as through academic instructions, student teaching, professional certification courses, presentations, etc.) or 1 full sports season of experience coaching and recruiting as an Assistant Track & Field Coach focused on combined events and/or throws at the NCAA Division I, II, or III or NAIA level.
Preferred Applicants should Possess:
The educational requirement for this Sports Specialist position includes a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to the duties of the position. Your application package must include transcripts to support that you have met this requirement.
Note: Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a field closely related to the duties required for the position may substitute a Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field if they also possess significant professional training and specialized experience that is closely related to the duties of the position at a level of complexity and responsibility equivalent to those performed in the position. Your application package must include all the required documents to support that you have met this requirement.
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
BASIS FOR RATING: For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational and specialized experience requirements. Applicants will not be rated or ranked. All applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.
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The following documents must be provided by the close date:
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in disqualification.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email us at Transjobs@dot.gov
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/572054000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy is to educate and graduate leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.