Summary Eligible applicants that apply on or before 12/18/2024 will be sent first for consideration This position is located at Fort Riley Youth Sports and Fitness. Applicants with prior experience in CYS Youth Sports and Fitness are encouraged to apply. This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information for professional and personal references on your resume. Responsibilities Works in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Sports and Fitness program, assists in the management and delivery of CYS Sports and Fitness initiatives (team sports, individual sports, fitness and health, outreach, motor skills activities etc.). Applies professional knowledge to assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision, of a comprehensive program that promotes positive growth and development of children and youth. Assists in the development of a broad program of recruitment, training and certification, and management of volunteer coaches and officials for various sports. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff based on established performance standards. Provides appropriate professional recognition and/or disciplinary action. Works cooperatively with other managers to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for children and youth. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications A bachelor's degree or higher which included a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in physical education, OR All of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level: 1. At least one year of experience assisting in the delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program which included children and youth. This experience may have been gained in a school/college, community, institutional, or recreational setting. 2. Experience coaching child/youth sports or in training coaches in accordance with nationally-recognized (i.e., NAYS, NYS, NYSCA) requirements. 3. Experience in the delivery of or demonstrated knowledge in the requirements for age-appropriate health and fitness programs for children/youth. 4. Experience working with schools, community organizations, or other partnering organizations to coordinate initiatives for children/youth. Recommended highly-qualifying: In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, highly-qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or higher which included a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in 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.); OR at least two years of experience directing or assisting in the delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program which included children and youth. Applicants may also meet highly-qualifying criteria by possessing prior experience working with Child and Youth Services Youth Sports and Fitness. Education Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total. Additional Information Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. Proof of education is required at the time of application. Manual Application If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. 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