Fitness Specialist (CYS) NF-03.

USAJOBS; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated fitness professional to lead youth fitness and health programs. This role involves developing engaging lesson plans, training coaches, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in exercise science and a passion for promoting fitness among children and youth. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers opportunities for training and certification. If you are ready to make a positive impact in the community and inspire the next generation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Participation

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in fitness-related fields or equivalent experience.
• Experience in delivering comprehensive group fitness programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver youth fitness and health programs in various settings.
• Develop lesson plans and implement fitness activities for children.

Skills

Fitness Program Development

Health and Nutrition Knowledge

Coaching Training

Youth Fitness Activities

Compliance Inspection

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's in Kinesiology

Bachelor's in Physical Education

Job description

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

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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 possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.

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:

• Experience in the application of fitness principles, concepts, and techniques gained through the delivery of a comprehensive group fitness program.
• Experience or education demonstrating the knowledge of basic health and nutrition concepts.
• 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.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application, if applicable.

Area of Consideration

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application

• If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.

PCS Costs

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials

• This is a pay-banded position.
• Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
• Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Other:

• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
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Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.