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The primary purpose of this position is to 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.Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, for the GS-0030, Sports Specialist Series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Managing or administering a sports program in a community, industrial activity, or secondary school or college, or planning, teaching, or evaluating a physical education curriculum for secondary or higher academic levels, or managing, umpiring, or officiating at amateur or professional athletic events, competitions, or games.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in physical education or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have less than the full amount of experience as described above and have less than the full amount of education above. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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:
1. 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.
2. Knowledge of program and facilities management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as facility design and equipment selection and purchase.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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: IF USING 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.Employment Type: FULL_TIME
