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Summary 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 serve as the Recreation Specialist team leader over at least three employees and is responsible 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 an Air Force installation. Responsibilities Serves as Team Leader. Communicates and integrates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services. Plans, develops, organizes, and manages 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, and instructional programs. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions and IOR for Sports Specialist Series 0030. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- physical education. EDUCATION: GS-05/NH-02: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree GS-07/NH-02: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement GS-09/NH-02: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree GS-11/NH-02: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or Experience General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Applicants must have at least 3 years, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, next lower broadband NH-01, or equivalent in other pay systems. Experience that provided a knowledge of the physical and psychological factors in individual and team sports, and the nature, purposes, and organization of recreational or competitive individual and team sports. Examples of qualifying general experience include: Physical education specialist. Athletic director, administrator, or coach in an educational, community, or industrial sports program. Umpire, official, or manager of individual or team sports competitions. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05/07/09, next lower broadband NH-01, or equivalent in other pay systems. Experience that demonstrated the 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Managing or administering a sports program in a community, industrial activity, or secondary school or college. Planning, teaching, or evaluating a physical education curriculum for secondary or higher academic levels. Managing, umpiring, or officiating at amateur or professional athletic events, competitions, or games. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. 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. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR 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. Additional Information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. 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