Fitness Specialist (CYS) NF-03

This position is located at Baumholder Youth Sports.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program.

Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual.

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Duties

• Responsible for the delivery of a wide range of installation youth fitness, health, and outreach programs in multiple CYS settings. Develops and maintains 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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• May be subject to irregular hours, evening and/or weekends.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• 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.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s 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.

Recommended highly qualifying: 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.).

Applicants that possess highly preferred criteria may be sent first for consideration.

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