Assistant Sports and Fitness Director (CYS) NF-03

U.S. Army MWR; Village of Highland Falls (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Sports and Fitness Director to support youth sports and fitness initiatives. This role involves managing volunteer coaches, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in physical education or equivalent experience in sports program planning. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to fostering youth development through sports and fitness, while enjoying a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

NAF Benefits Package

Leave Accrual

Temporary Commissary Privileges

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical education or equivalent experience.
• Experience in youth sports program planning or related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in child and youth team sports and fitness initiatives.
• Manage volunteer coaches and ensure program standards are met.
• Supervise staff and manage budgets for sports programs.

Skills

Sports Program Planning

Supervision

Coaching

Budget Management

Community Outreach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education

Equivalent Experience in Sports Program Planning

Job description

Assistant Sports and Fitness Director (CYS) NF-03

Join to apply for the Assistant Sports and Fitness Director (CYS) NF-03 role at U.S. Army MWR.

This position is located at the Youth Sports and Fitness Center, West Point, NY, and may be used to fill additional vacancies across the program. Management reserves the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. The position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. This role is mission and weather essential.

Salary Range

$57,594.00/yr - $77,000.00/yr

Job Summary

This position involves assisting in child and youth team sports, fitness initiatives, skill-building clinics, and community outreach. Responsibilities include managing volunteer coaches, ensuring program standards are met, supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance with standards such as NAYS and NYSCA guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major or 24 semester hours in physical education.
• Or equivalent experience in sports program planning, supervision, or coaching.

Highly qualified candidates will also have experience in youth sports program planning or related coursework in childhood development or health/nutrition.

Key Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Subject to background checks, health assessment, and immunizations.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Application Process

Apply electronically via USAJOBS or manually by contacting the HR office. Ensure all required documents, including proof of education, are submitted. The initial cut-off date for applications is May 6, 2025.

Additional Information

Benefits include temporary commissary privileges until December 31, 2025. The area of consideration is worldwide, including military spouse and involuntarily separated military preferences. Refer to the applicant information kit for detailed guidance.