The YF programs enable Navy families to balance the competing demands of family life and military readiness by providing rewarding opportunities for youth to be physically active and exposed to positive lifestyle behaviors. This position will plan, organize and provide a year-round supervised youth sports and fitness program including the social, recreational and educational program components for participating youth in the primary age groups of 3-5 years of age and 6-18 years of age.

Duties

Programming

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

A minimum of a 4-year degree in Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Youth Development, or other related degree as appropriate is preferred AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth OR A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children or youth. OR Experience that demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, or evaluate youth fitness, recreation, and sports programs AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth. Knowledge of youth recreational, sports and fitness concepts, theories and principles. Knowledge of a variety of NAYS national standards as they apply to youth fitness and sports activities for children and youth. Ability to competently and independently carry out continuing YF projects or programs through proper application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of youth sports and fitness to the specific needs of a military community. Knowledge of the range of activities and services, of participant interests and needs, and of the methods and processes involved in a military YF program, that enable the employee to plan and conduct a variety of enhanced activities and services. Skill in planning and carrying out a military YF program which meets, as fully as possible, the needs of the participating community. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing all available resources within the program framework. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Ability to lead, supervise, and interact with youth and teens. Ability to safeguard and account for monies and other related YF program resources.

Education

A minimum of a 4-year degree in Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Youth Development, or other related degree as appropriate is preferred AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth

OR
A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children or youth

OR
Experience that demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, or evaluate youth fitness, recreation, and sports programs AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth

Contacts

• Address NAVBASE Ventura County/Pt Mugu Bldg 1180, 29th Ave Port Hueneme, CA 93043 US
• Name: Sylvia Arreola
• Phone: 805-982-3921
• Email: [email protected]