Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

• Responsible for the delivery of a wide range of installation youth fitness, health, and outreach programs in multiple CYS settings. Develops and maintains and partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Within an existing curriculum, develops and implements lesson plans and appropriate environments that incorporate a broad range of fitness and health activities for early childhood, school age, and youth program participants.
• Assists in training coaches using the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) guidelines. Provides assistance in planning practices to warm up/cool down techniques, injury prevention, proper use of materials and equipment.
• Shares expertise in the operation of age-appropriate exercises and skills development for children and youth.
• Helps inspect facilities/programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards and makes recommendations for improvements. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities as appropriate.

Conditions of employment

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• Must obtain/maintain certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain (within six months of employment) a fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or higher in exercise physiology, exercise Science, kinesiology, physical education, or other fitness-related disciplines OR all of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level:
1. Experience in the application of fitness principles, concepts, and techniques gained through the delivery of a
comprehensive group fitness program.
2. Experience or education demonstrating the knowledge of basic health and nutrition concepts.
3. Experience training coaches or other professionals (i.e., teachers, caregivers, fitness instructors) in the proper application of sports or fitness techniques.

Recommended highly qualifying: In addition to the above, highly qualified candidates will possess experience in the planning, evaluation, or delivery of a fitness program or curriculum specifically for children or youth; or at least 12 semester hours in college coursework directly related to children or youth (i.e., PE for children, motor skills development, childhood development, early/elementary/secondary education, health/nutrition for children, child/adolescent psychology, etc.).

Applicants that possess highly preferred criteria may be sent first for consideration.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• Spouse Employment Preference
• Involuntarily Separated from the Military
• Business Based Action
• Current/Former NAF Employee / Current Appropriated Employee
• Outside Applicant Veteran / Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Outside Applicant Non-Veteran

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit, point of contact information is listed at the bottom of this announcement if applicants have any questions about these consideration groups or documents. Applicants are also welcome to reach out to confirm receipt of the required documents or information when submitting an application for this position.

Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible.

By claiming the "Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)" or "Current APF Employee (CAE)" priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility. For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant's eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit found in the applicant information kit.

CNE/FNE/CAE priority consideration must be clearly defined in order to grant the priority consideration. We will need position title, series, grade, location and agency in order determine priority consideration. To ensure we have enough information, we encourage you to submit a copy of your most recent personnel action.