This position is located at the Youth Sports and Fitness Center, Fort Leonard Wood, MO. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. Eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

Responsible for the delivery of a wide range of installation youth fitness, health, and outreach programs in multiple CYS settings. Develops and maintains and partnerships with schools and community organizations. Within an existing curriculum, develops and implements lesson plans and appropriate environments that incorporate a broad range of fitness and health activities for early childhood, school age, and youth program participants. Assists in training coaches using the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) guidelines. Provides assistance in planning practices to warm up/cool down techniques, injury prevention, proper use of materials and equipment. Shares expertise in the operation of age-appropriate exercises and skills development for children and youth. Helps inspect facilities/programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards and makes recommendations for improvements. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• Must obtain/maintain certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain (within six months of employment) a fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must complete a health assessment including all required immunizations.
• Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain (within six months of employment) a fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization (i.e.,NASM, NSCA, NAFTA, etc. ).

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or higher in exercise physiology, exercise Science, kinesiology, physical education, or other fitness-related disciplines OR all of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level: 1. Experience in the application of fitness principles, concepts, and techniques gained through the delivery of a comprehensive group fitness program. 2. Experience or education demonstrating the knowledge of basic health and nutrition concepts. 3. Experience training coaches or other professionals (i.e., teachers, caregivers, fitness instructors) in the proper application of sports or fitness techniques. Recommended highly qualifying: In addition to the above, highly qualified candidates will possess experience in the planning, evaluation, or delivery of a fitness program or curriculum specifically for children or youth; or at least 12 semester hours in college coursework directly related to children or youth (i.e., PE for children, motor skills development, childhood development, early/elementary/secondary education, health/nutrition for children, child/adolescent psychology, etc.). Applicants that possess highly preferred criteria may be sent first for consideration.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application, if applicable.

Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education.

Contacts

• Address KA-NAF-W6B8AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEONARD WOOD DO NOT MAIL Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 US
• Name: CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]