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SPORTS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
439 FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to assist and participate in the planning and administering of a large, enhanced major sports and athletic activities program for an Air Force (AF) organization to include a comprehensive year-round intramural, varsity, and recreational sports program.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/09/2026 to 02/13/2026
Salary
$56,934 to - $74,016 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Westover Air Reserve Base, MA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
7
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
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFPCDEO-12872932-083451-YMH
Control number
856759400

Duties

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Responsible for performing recurring duties associated with development and implementation of base intramural and varsity programs.

Validate contractor submissions for games officiated versus scheduled, reviewing contractors' invoice for payment, resolving common issues, and submitting the invoice to the Fitness Center Contracting Officer for approval and payment.

Oversee the status of equipment required to support five different major sports programs and two minor programs.

Issue and monitor the use of both fund owned and operator provided equipment and supplies.

Answer all questions and resolves issues related to the sport to include officiating,
scheduling, supplies usage, and equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • Incumbent is subject to irregular tours of duty including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Incumbent must be able to do moderate lifting and carrying (45lbs) for short distances, and reach above the shoulders.
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required before entrance on duty date.
  • Must complete and be able to maintain all mandatory training and certifications IAW AFI 34-266, Air Force Fitness and Sports Programs, or relevant official instructions if replaced.
  • Must immediately report to his supervisor any significant medical threshold shifts in health status and/or medication requirements.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for0030series & Group Standard for Administrative & ManagementPositions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position being filled. Specialized experience is experience gained while performing work within the leisure sports activity segment of an overall fitness program; plan, administer, or carry out a sports program that includes a variety of individual and team sports and guide participants in developing the skills needed for participation in sports activities and to teach the techniques of various sports.

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EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education in physical education, exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, health education or in a field that is directly related to the work of the position being field. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT AT THE TIME YOU APPLY.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT.

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/sports-specialist-series-0030/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the range of sports activities and services, participant interests and needs, and the methods and processes that enable the employee to plan and conduct a variety of sports program activities to include providing input for statements of work for various contractors

2. Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors in individual and team sports as well as the nature, purpose, and organization of recreational and competitive individual and team sports activities.

3. Skill in effectively managing the financial and equipment resources provided for the sports program area to include estimating and tracking budgetary requirements; issuing and tracking use of equipment; controlling inventory; monitoring cleaning of facilities; and performing preventative, quarterly, and emergency maintenance and repair of sports equipment.

4. Skill in conducting clinics or seminars to inform and/or train coaches and officials; training and developing athletes in individual and team sports; and planning, organizing, and conducting tournaments or competitions.

5. Ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement, as well as to change program requirements within available resources with minimum adverse impact on satisfaction with the quantity and/or quality of sports activities.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including use of information technology sufficient to support required programs functions, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and customers.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Certification by the Cooper's Institute for Fitness is desirable. Professional certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) accredited health/fitness organization
is desirable.

Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, required physical fitness/physical agility tests, meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth before entrance on duty.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

For information on veteran's preference click here.

120-DAY COMPETITIVE CERTIFICATE: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120-days from the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as/if additional vacancies occur during this period.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualifications requirement. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran Preference is still applied.

Category 3, Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Category 2, Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Category 1, Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you received is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully.

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