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. Target population is ages 5-18 years.

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
• 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 (cont)...
• (cont)... and 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
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and (cont)...
• (cont)...continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial (cont)...
• (cont)...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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: A pre-employment physical is required 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: One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent 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 with a 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 I am claiming Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combinationof 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 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 transcripts with 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 Keesler AFB 500 Fisher Street Keesler AFB, MS 39534 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]