Job opening: FITNESS AND SPORTS SPECIALIST
Salary: $49 025 - 63 733 per year
Published at: Jan 30 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage and administer a comprehensive year round base fitness program and the facilities used in conducting the activities comprising the program at an Air Force installation for all eligible patrons.
Duties
Plan, manage and administer a comprehensive year round base fitness program and the facilities used in conducting the activities comprising the program at an Air Force installation for all eligible patrons.
Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
Serves as the primary section training monitor for fitness programs.
Monitors and provides oversight as directed by the Fitness Center Director a wide variety of both NAF and APF instructional exercise classes used to enhance physical fitness.
Determines adequacy of fitness equipment and recommends facility construction/alterations design projects to improve fitness areas.
Develops and implements an annual program calendar of Special Events relating to fitness development and develops Fitness Incentive activities promoting both group and individual participation.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Incumbent is subject to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet program requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft when performing temporary duty (TDY).
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Must complete all mandatory training IAW AFI 34-266, Air Force Fitness and Sports Programs.
- Requires the operation of personal or government vehicles. A valid driver's license is required.
- May require physical dexterity and ability, heavy physical exertion (lifting up to 75 pounds), and exposure to hazardous materials.
- Work involves moderate activity such as standing, walking, and driving of a military vehicle, when overseeing sports and fitness activities. Must perform some outdoors during inclement weather and cold or hot/humid temperatures.
- Activities involve everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of fitness areas, gymnasiums, swimming pools, etc. Office work areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Sports Specialist Series locate here. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study-physical education
OR
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated the ability to:
Plan, supervise, 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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
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. Specialized experience includes knowledge of physical fitness programs which include knowledge of exercise science, strength conditions, nutrition, weight loss/control, cardiovascular endurance, and exercise prescription of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness; and assessment principles and procedures and exercise testing equipment and of fitness industry trends, market analysis, and customer needs.
OR
EDUCATION: One full academic year of graduate-level education with a major study in physical education OR a bachelor's degree in physical education and Superior Academic Achievement
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.
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.
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 a wide range of the principles. concepts, and techniques of physical fitness and sports programs including knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight loss control, cardiovascular endurance, and exercise prescription; of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness; assessment principles and procedures, exercise testing equipment, and physical and psychological factors of individual and team sports.
2. Knowledge of program and facilities management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices and procedures as well as facility design and equipment selection and purchase.
3. Skill in teaching and communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing to promote and report on the program and to resolve problems and answer questions relating to the program.
4. Skill in preparing budgets, program evaluations, and facility administration; managing financial and physical resources of fitness and sports programs and in effectively organizing and utilizing available resources within the program framework.
5. Ability to perform and conduct training on performing individual health risk appraisals, comprehensive fitness assessments, and proper exercise techniques for cardiovascular and resistance equipment.
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
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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 Eglin AFB
310 W Van Matre Ave
Ste 102
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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