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 base youth fitness and sports program and the facilities used in conducting the activities at an Air Force installation. Programs provided are age and skill level appropriate, developmental in nature, highly motivating and promote the maximum sense of growth.

Duties

Plans, develops, organizes, manages, and supervises diverse, multi-faceted and comprehensive physical fitness and sports programs which include fitness, sports, nutritional and incentive programs, special events, intramural and extramural team and individual sports, and instructional programs. Supervises subordinate recreation specialists (GS-07s or equivalent and below), non-appropriated Fund staff, contract employees and volunteers in the Youth Sports Programs. Develops, implements, monitors, and documents a comprehensive training program to ensure all staff members, contractors and volunteers possess the necessary skills and knowledge for their position. Determines adequacy of facilities, identifies additional needs, recommends facility construction/alterations and renovation projects, and monitors repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment. Plans and coordinates all aspects of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint military and civilian community undertakings to make maximum use of facilities, services, and other resources.

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
• 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
• Incumbent is subject to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet program requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft when performing temporary duty (TDY)
• A Bachelor’s degree is desired in fitness, sports, education, youth development or recreation related field
• May require physical dexterity and ability, heavy physical exertion, and exposure to hazardous materials. A pre-employment physical is a condition of employment
• Must complete all mandatory training IAW AFI 34-804, Air Force Youth Sports Programs and AFI 34-144 Child and Youth Programs
• Requires the operation of personal or government vehicles. A valid driver’s license is required
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialist 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 year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent which includes: planning of youth fitness and sports programs; management of funds, budget, supplies, equipment, facilities, and revenue generated activities; maintaining all facilities and sports areas in the youth fitness and sports programs; managing personnel policies and practices, and supervising and leading a team of individuals composed of professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers and parents. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 a wide range of the principles, concepts, developmental appropriateness and techniques of physical fitness and sports programs for youth and teens including 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. Ability and skill in teaching and communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing to promote and report on the program, train paid staff and volunteers 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 youth fitness and sports programs; and in effectively organizing and utilizing available resources within the program framework. 5. Knowledge of personnel management policies and practices to include the ability to adjust work operations to meet emergency, changing program or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work. 6. Skill in supervising and leading a team of individuals composed of professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers and parents. Ability to train individuals effectively. 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]