Sports Specialist (Asst. Football Coach)
The Sports Specialist (Assistant Coach, Football) position requires that the employee possess the academic credentials and additional criteria necessary for the rank of Sports Specialist (Football) in the Department of Physical Education and perform the duties of an Assistant Football Coach. The Faculty member is expected to carry out his/her duties and responsibilities in a competent manner and maintain high standards of conduct.
The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and experienced professional who works to support the Mission of the USMMA. They must be capable of adjusting to various work environments, physical demands, and schedules. They must be able to work well within the structure of the football staff and must be a positive contributor.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This is an Excepted Service position.
- Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- TRIAL PERIOD: This is an Excepted Service position. This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted service position may be subject to a two-year trial period.
- GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
NOTE: This is a Part-Time, Excepted Service appointment with an Initial Term Not-to-Exceed 13 months; however, each year with a satisfactory performance appraisal, the appointment may be extended for an additional year. Employment is only when the Sport is in Season, otherwise, you will be in a non-pay status. Part-Time hours are 52 hours in a two week pay period. You will be required to work early evenings and weekends for practice and games.
Qualifications
To be qualified for this position, you must meet the education requirements.
- You must possess at least 1 sports season of experience coaching for a football program at or above the high school level.
Your resume and application materials (including college transcripts) must show that you have the education and specialized experience necessary to teach Physical Education related courses above the high school level. Your application package must include all the required documents to support that you have met this requirement.
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:
Football Coaching Knowledge:
- Knowledge of football coaching principles, strategies, and training techniques.
- Ability to assess player abilities and adapt coaching strategies to improve performance.
- Skill in designing and implementing effective practice plans and drills.
Leadership:
- Knowledge of leadership strategies, team dynamics, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to motivate, guide, and maintain discipline among athletes.
- Skill in fostering teamwork, accountability, and positive team culture.
Oral Communications:
- Knowledge of effective verbal communication for instructions, feedback, and motivation.
- Skill in clearly conveying strategies, game plans, and feedback to athletes and staff.
- Ability to foster open communication and adapt messages to different audiences (e.g., players, staff, and others).
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- physical education, sports administration, or closely related field.
Additional information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with and certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, . To learn more, please visit our page at:
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- This is an Excepted Service position.
- Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- TRIAL PERIOD: This is an Excepted Service position. This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted service position may be subject to a two-year trial period.
- GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
Qualifications
To be qualified for this position, you must meet the education requirements.
- You must possess at least 1 sports season of experience coaching for a football program at or above the high school level.
Your resume and application materials (including college transcripts) must show that you have the education and specialized experience necessary to teach Physical Education related courses above the high school level. Your application package must include all the required documents to support that you have met this requirement.
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:
Football Coaching Knowledge:
- Knowledge of football coaching principles, strategies, and training techniques.
- Ability to assess player abilities and adapt coaching strategies to improve performance.
- Skill in designing and implementing effective practice plans and drills.
Leadership:
- Knowledge of leadership strategies, team dynamics, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to motivate, guide, and maintain discipline among athletes.
- Skill in fostering teamwork, accountability, and positive team culture.
Oral Communications:
- Knowledge of effective verbal communication for instructions, feedback, and motivation.
- Skill in clearly conveying strategies, game plans, and feedback to athletes and staff.
- Ability to foster open communication and adapt messages to different audiences (e.g., players, staff, and others).
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- physical education, sports administration, or closely related field.
Additional information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with and certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, . To learn more, please visit our page at:
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.