Fitness Specialist (CYS) NF-03
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Job Location:
Christian County, KY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 44117 - 46000
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located at Youth Sports & Fitness Fort Campbell KY.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee:
- Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
- First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees).
- Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees).
- Incentives will not be paid.
- 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.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
- 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 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
- Nationally recognized organizations such as (i.e. National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) National Strength and Conditioning Association. National Aerobics and Fitness Trainers Association (NAFTA) etc.)
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
A bachelors 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.
In addition to the above qualifications candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered Highly Preferred or Best Qualified:
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.).
Highly Preferred applicant may be sent first for consideration.
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
- This job is open to candidates worldwide.
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00PM CST on 04/09/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Cashiering
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Retail Sales
- Group Fitness
- Teaching
- Personal Training
- Garment Construction
- Supervising Experience
