Sports Specialist (CYS) NF-03

• Serves as a sports specialist/clinician in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) program with responsibility for providing support and assistance to the CYS Sports and Fitness Director and installation volunteer sports coaches.
• Models appropriate behaviors and techniques and helps coaches in creating appropriate environments; selecting materials and equipment; and planning meaningful practices that support the required sport season.
• Conducts practice and game visits as required for the purpose of providing support and assistance.
• Helps inspect sports facilities/programs to ensure safety compliance. Recommends purchase of equipment required to maintain proper safety compliance. Secures supplies equipment and facilities.
• Provides oversight and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD Army and local policies guidance and standards. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 either currently possess or have the ability to obtain a National Association of Youth Sports Clinician Certification within six months of employment.

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:

Possess a bachelors degree or higher in physical education. Must be provided at time of application.

OR

ALL of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level; clearly demonstrated on resume:
1. Experience managing or assisting in the delivery of a sports or physical education program which included both individual and team sports.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the skills and techniques needed for various sports.
3. Experience coaching or working with coaches to apply techniques and required skills/fundamentals for various sports.

In addition to the above qualifications candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered Highly Preferred or Best Qualified:
Recommended highly-qualifying: In addition to meeting one of the requirements above highly qualified candidates will possess experience working in a sports program 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.). If claiming HP based on education transcripts must be provided at time of application.
Highly Qualified applicants may be sent first for consideration.