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Job opening: RECREATION SPECIALIST

Salary: $49 726 - 64 645 per year
Published at: May 28 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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 manage and direct the JBSA-Randolph implementation of the Air Force Fitness Assessment program.

Duties

Plans, develops and coordinates physical fitness testing schedules for all assigned military units to include geographically separated units that report to units of assignment under wing control. Provides training to all FAC augmentees in-house and all other FACS; prior to administering any fitness assessments (FAs). Determines adequacy of facilities and equipment. Distributes guidance and assistance to customers on testing policies and procedures, answers customers' related questions through incumbent's knowledge of testing operations and support programs.

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
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft when performing temporary duty (TDY).
  • The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
  • Certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. (cont)
  • (cont) Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • A pre-employment physical is required for this position.

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, Administrative and Management Positions, 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; develops and maintains the database to correctly reflect fitness history including pass and failure rates. Provides an analysis of all the unit's fitness scores on base by communicating with other Fitness Assessment Cells (FAC) managers. Reviews production results for compliance with schedule and makes appropriate changes. Tracks customer usage counts and identifies trends. Planning, establishing, or evaluating a recreational curriculum for junior college or higher academic levels. Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management. Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations. Planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate-level education with a major study in general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation, or Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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 physiology and exercise techniques sufficient to conduct a physical fitness program to include monitoring and developing personalized assessments techniques and improvement plans in accordance with American College of Sports Medicine. Nationally recognized certification from an accredited program is highly recommended. Must be trained and certified in CPR and AED. 2. Knowledge of Department of Defense/Air Force standards, policies, terminology, abbreviations and techniques. 3. Knowledge of CE, COMM, Fire, Safety and Wing Plans requirements, both real world and military exercise conditions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to train patrons in large groups and/or brief groups from a wide variety of backgrounds. 4. Skill of various office automation software programs, tools and techniques to support office and facility operations. Produce a variety of documents such as, reports, letter, spreadsheets, databases and graphs. Highly proficient in Microsoft office programs of word, excel and power point. 5. Skill in administering cardiovascular endurance and strength assessments. Ability to assess client fitness results to determine appropriate follow-up care. 6. Skill of computer hardware/software systems and their interfaces. Ability to analyze software/hardware problems and develop economical solutions. 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 JBSA Fort Sam Houston 2484 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2263, Ste 323 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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