Job opening: SPORTS SPECIALIST
Salary: $55 924 - 72 703 per year
Published at: Jul 30 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Fitness Center Director and Operations Manager in the planning, managing, and administering a comprehensive year-round Wing sports program. The sports program activities involve, at a minimum, basketball, football, flag football, and softball, self-directed sports, incentive programs, and special events.
Duties
DUTY 1: Responsible for the development, implementation, and promotion of intramural sports, self-directed sports, incentive programs, and special events for the 70th ISR Wing. Takes initiative to develop events on their own and carries out the special events with minimal guidance from supervisors.
DUTY 2: Accountable for fitness facility inspections, equipment, and supplies inventory. Monitors facility maintenance and prepares necessary documentation for corrective action. Performs accurate and timely safety of inspections of equipment, supplies and playing fields.
DUTY 3: Assists Director in developing, implementing, monitoring, and documenting a comprehensive training program to ensure all staff members possesses the necessary skills and knowledge for their position.
DUTY 4: Provides recreational related customer service and technical guidance to eligible customers. Provides customer service and assists with front counter operations by answering telephones and greeting customers entering the facility.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
- The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive / Secret Security Clearance
- PCS expenses will NOT be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- Incumbent is subject to initial and random drug testing
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required for the position.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Must meet and maintain applicable eligibility criteria and mandatory trainings/certifications IAW AFI 34-266, Air Force Fitness and Sports Programs
- Incumbent must be able to do moderate lifting and carrying (50 lbs.) for short distances, and reach above the shoulders.
- Must have an Air Force approved primary fitness certification (American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Academy of Sports Medicine, National Exercise Trainers Association or similar recommended).
- A college degree in physical education, exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, health education, or a related field is highly desirable.
- This is a TERM position NTE 60 months. In accordance with DODI 1400.25 Vol 2005, dtd 3/3/12, the individual selected for this position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions and Individual Occupational Requirement for sports specialist series, 0030.
***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement***
This is a GG-07 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-07 duties for the "Technician/Administrative Support" work category are at the "Entry/Developmental" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-07 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience includes: The ability to plan, supervise, administer, or carry out a sports program that includes a variety of individual and team sports; and the ability to 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 a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Major study -- physical education NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
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Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, education must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. Major study -- physical education NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
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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%. Major study -- physical education NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts
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 sports program principles, concepts, and processes necessary to plan and conduct a variety of sports program activities in order to to execute the mission and function of Air Force Fitness Programs.
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. Knowledge of program and facilities management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. 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.
5. Skill and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships; conduct trainings for staff, contractors, intermural coaches, and patrons; promote and report on the program; resolve problems; and answer questions relating to the program.
6. Ability to interpret and apply DOD, Agency, Air Force, Command and local policies/directives to develop and implement sports activities, assess program performance, maintain quality of sports activities, and ensure fulfillment of Fitness Center mission
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 IC - Air Force DCIPS
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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