Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and administer comprehensive year-round youth physical fitness and sports programs and facilities used in conducting the activities at Air Force (AF) installations. Programs provided are age and skill level appropriate, developmental in nature, highly motivating, and promote the maximum sense of growth.

Duties

Plans, develops, organizes, and administers diverse, multi-faceted and comprehensive physical fitness and sports programs. Acts as Chapter Director of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) or certified clinician for volunteer and coach's training as mandated by Air Force directives. Administers sports, fitness, and instructional resource programs. In conjunction with the Youth Program Director, procures, stores, disperses, repairs, replaces, and controls all youth sport and athletic equipment and supplies. Responsible for the operations and maintenance of a variety of sport and fitness fields and facilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, a FBI fingerprint and Cont'd.
• Cont'd. State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Subject to appropriate vaccines against communicable disease in accordance with Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) adult immunization schedule recommendations.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The employee must meet and maintain training requirements as outlined in applicable DoD and AF regulations.
• A pre-employment physical will be required.
• This is a TERM position NTE 30-DEC-2025

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, + IOR for Recreation Specialist Series, 0188. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes executing of the principles, concepts, and factors in planning, organizing, and administering youth sports and fitness programs to plan, develop, and carry out a youth sports and fitness program that meets the needs of a large participating community without detriment to health, safety, and protection of public buildings and outdoor natural resources. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate-level education in an accredited college or university [Major study -- general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education.] OR Claiming Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 youth development theory, methodology, policy, practices, and procedures relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. 2. Knowledge of budget, financial, and resource management practices and procedures in relation to meeting program objectives and goals. 3. Knowledge of requirements involved in the qualifications and suitability of adults to work with youth. 4. Skill in the effective management of financial, physical, and human resources of youth center programs. 5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 6. Ability to implement policies, practices, and procedures in program and safety management. 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.

Contacts

• Address Grand Forks AFB 226 Steen Blvd Bldg 101 Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]