SUPERVISORY FITNESS AND SPORTS SPECIALIST

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 a comprehensive year round base fitness and sports program and the facilities used in conducting the activities comprising the program at a Joint Base installation which is primarily made up of Army Soliders and Air Force Airmen. Plans, develops, organizes, manages, and supervises diverse and comprehensive physical fitness and sports programs which include group exercise classes, self-directed fitness and sports programs, incentive programs, special events, intramural, extramural, and varsity sports, instructional programs, and base-wide Air Force Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) operations Program serves a population of active duty, reserve, and retired military, their family members, civilians, and other authorized customers. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Develops, implements, monitors, and documents a comprehensive training program to ensure all staff members possess the necessary skills and knowledge for their position. Prepares APF and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness and sports programs (Categories A and B) and resale operations (Category C). Determines adequacy of facilities, identifies additional needs and 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. 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, 0030 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of ability to plan, supervise, administer, or carry out a sports program that includes a variety of individual and team sports; and guide participants in developing the skills needed for participation in sports activities and to teach the techniques of various sports. Managing or administering a sports program in a community, industrial activity, or secondary school or college, or planning, teaching, or evaluating a physical education curriculum for secondary or higher academic levels, or managing, umpiring, or officiating at amateur or professional athletic events, competitions, or games. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D degree or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in physical education or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of experience and I have less than the full amount of education described. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education as described. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: Knowledge of a wide range of the principles, concepts, and techniques of physical fitness and sports programs including knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight loss/control, cardiovascular endurance, and exercise prescription; of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness; assessment principles and procedures, exercise testing equipment, and physical and psychological factors of individual and team sports. Knowledge of program and facilities management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as facility design and equipment selection and purchase. Skill in teaching and communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing to promote and report on the program, and to resolve problems and answer questions relating to the program. Skill in preparing budgets, program evaluations, and facility administration; managing financial and physical resources of fitness and sports programs; and in effectively organizing and utilizing available resources within the program framework. Ability to perform and conduct training on performing individual health risk appraisals, comprehensive fitness assessments, and proper exercise techniques for cardiovascular and resistance equipment. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees who have a variety of fitness and sports backgrounds; to perform and conduct training on performing individual health risk appraisals, comprehensive fitness assignments, and proper exercise techniques for cardiovascular and resistance equipment. 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. 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.