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Summary
This position is located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child:25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Responsibilities
Works in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Sports and Fitness program, assists in the management and delivery of CYS Sports and Fitness initiatives (team sports, individual sports, fitness and health, outreach, motor skills activities etc.).
Applies professional knowledge to assist in the planning, implementation, and supervision, of a comprehensive program that promotes positive growth and development of children and youth.
Assists in the development of a broad program of recruitment, training and certification, and management of volunteer coaches and officials for various sports.
Supervises and evaluates assigned staff based on established performance standards. Provides appropriate professional recognition and/or disciplinary action.
Works cooperatively with other managers to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for children and youth.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: A bachelor's degree or higher which included a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in physical education OR All of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level: 1. At least one year of experience assisting in the delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program which included children and youth. This experience may have been gained in a school/college, community, institutional, or recreational setting. 2. Experience coaching child/youth sports or in training coaches in accordance with nationally-recognized (i.e., NAYS, NYS, NYSCA)requirements. 3. Experience in the delivery of or demonstrated knowledge in the requirements for age-appropriate health and fitness programs for children/youth. 4. Experience working with schools, community organizations, or other partnering organizations to coordinate initiatives for children/youth. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": 1. In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, highly-qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or higher which included a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in 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.) OR 2. At least two years of experience directing or assisting in the delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program which included children and youth.
Education
Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.
Benefits
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. 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. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.