Recreation Specialist (Youth Sports and Fitness)
$ 23 - $ 23 / month
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Plans, develops, organizes, manages, and administers an enhanced youth sports and fitness program. Develops and implements programs to accommodate the wide range of interests; for both fitness and sports activities in traditional as well as trendy and specialized activities. Reviews program guidelines, resource materials and local community youth programs to obtain ideas to be adapted to fit base requirements. Ensures that program activities emphasize those activities most appropriate to the interest and developmental needs of the youth population served. Provides guidance and leadership to various activities and participants, modifying, adapting, expanding or otherwise changing plans and procedures for specific duties relating to each activity programmed and assures that required records, data and files are maintained. Develops recommendations to change or improve installation policies and procedures for program implementation. Coordinates with base organizations to ensure that sports advisory members are assigned and conducts sports council meetings to assure the by-laws and philosophy of youth sports isthoroughly understood. Manages and maintains up to four practice and play areas which include indoor and outdoor facilities such as gymnasiums, softball/baseball fields, soccer fields, etc., to accommodate the comprehensive youth fitness and sports program. Coordinates use of other facilities/areas as needed. Ensures program is inclusive of special needs children. Ensures weekly inspections are conducted on fitness and sports equipment, fields, and facilities with discrepancies documented and forwarded to the appropriate office for correction. Solicits, selects and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and specialty program 11 which could not be scheduled without such assistance. Ensures weekly inspections are conducted on fitness and sports equipment, fields and facilities with discrepancies documented and forwarded to the appropriate office for correction.
Orders, receives and dispenses all sports equipment and uniform items and responsible for inventory content. Supervises Recreation Aid, contract employees and volunteers involved in with the youth fitness and sports program. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates.
Ensures compliance with higher headquarters guidance as well as National Alliance for Youth Sports NAYS) and Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) standards. Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Prepares budgets and analyzes and tracks financial statements which include the expenditures required to conduct the youth sports and fitness programs. Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial sponsorship and publicity strategies. Performs other duties as assigned.
Orders, receives and dispenses all sports equipment and uniform items and responsible for inventory content. Supervises Recreation Aid, contract employees and volunteers involved in with the youth fitness and sports program. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates.
Ensures compliance with higher headquarters guidance as well as National Alliance for Youth Sports NAYS) and Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) standards. Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Prepares budgets and analyzes and tracks financial statements which include the expenditures required to conduct the youth sports and fitness programs. Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial sponsorship and publicity strategies. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
- This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/04/2025
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.
- Business Based Action
- Military Spouse Preference
- Outside Applicant Veteran
- Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
- Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.
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.
Additional information
- Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom including flex employees who average 15 hours a week. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- This position IS included in a bargaining unit.
- Benefits
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
- This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/04/2025
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.
- Business Based Action
- Military Spouse Preference
- Outside Applicant Veteran
- Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
- Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.
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.
Additional information
- Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom including flex employees who average 15 hours a week. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- This position IS included in a bargaining unit.