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Youth Sports and Fitness Program Specialist, NF-05

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
G9, Family and MWR Programs, Child and Youth Services
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Summary

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The U.S. Army Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally responsive Army.
We are the Army's Home - Serving the Rugged Professional.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/09/2024 to 07/22/2024
Salary
$105,000 to - $132,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NENAFCC2412472711
Control number
798873400

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open only to current and former DoD NAF Employees and current, eligible DoD Appropriated Fund Employees. Other candidates will not receive consideration.

Duties

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Serves as the Army subject matter expert for the CYS Youth Sports & Fitness (YSF) Program. Develops and revises policy implementation directives, plans, and operational materials for Army-wide YSF delivery systems and assigned Child and Youth Program areas. Provides technical assistance, policy interpretations and consultation through guidance materials, training workshops, on-site visits, inspections, special projects, and verbal and written communication. Represents and speaks for CYS on Youth Sports & Fitness and other child and youth issues and provides recommendations to DoD/DA policy revisions. Prepares information, staff papers, and reports for higher headquarters.

May serve as a member of the Army Higher Headquarters Inspection Team to assess installation program effectiveness and compliance with Army Regulations and guidance. Functions as project officer for designated work/family programs and joint initiatives with the private sector and provides direct coordination with national sports associations and governing bodies. Develops contract specifications for program materials and serves as government contract representative for multiple contracts. Recommends program changes based on trend analysis, research findings, and assessed program and staff needs. Works under the direct supervision of the CYS Youth Program Manager or assigned branch chief. Functions as a Group leader for assigned projects.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position to include a Tier 1
  • Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • One year probationary period may be required
  • A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
  • Must be able to possess a valid driver's license
  • Pre-employment physical
  • Within six months of employment, incumbent must complete and maintain requirements as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - physical education,

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At least one year of specialized experience at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position as follows:
1. Planning and delivering a youth sports and fitness program which included a variety of individual and team sports, age-appropriate health and fitness initiatives, and community partnerships.
2. Recruiting, training, and managing a large cadre of volunteer coaches for various youth sports in accordance with nationally-recognized requirements (NAYS, NYS, NYSCA).
3. Experience in evaluating youth sports and fitness program effectiveness, trends, and participation metrics to recommend improvements.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements for various sports IAW national sports associations/governing bodies.
5. Experience in budget development and execution.
6. Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to develop and deliver briefings and other formal presentations to leaders at the General Officer or SES level.

Recommended: In addition to the above, highly-qualified candidates will possess at least one of the following:
1. A master's degree or two years of graduate-level education which included substantial 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.).
2. Experience working in CYS programs as a facility director, trainer, or coordinator; or at the region, MACOM, or HQ level.
3. Experience directing a large, comprehensive youth sports and fitness program at the installation level within the Department of Defense.

Education

If you would like for your education to be considered to meet the highly qualifying criteria, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Please remove PII data as transcripts may be shared with the hiring panel.

Additional information

  • A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • Please check out our application information kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs.
  • The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

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