Recreation Specialist -Physical Fitness

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Duties

• Plans, organizes, and conducts a physical fitness program that provides conditioning programs for authorized patrons.
• Instructs individuals and groups in the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
• Conducts micro-fit testing, which includes measuring individuals aerobic capacities, their body fat percentage, recommended height/weight ratios, strength, flexibility, muscular endurance and blood pressure.
• Works with various command representatives in developing and implementing physical fitness programs for military personnel.
• Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self-monitored progress by preparing written instruction and procedures for the performance of work, use of equipment, safety and well being of all involved.
• May train/lead other employees in various recreation/physical fitness-related positions. Registers students, collects fees, maintains attendance and appropriate accounting records. Ensure all safety measures are observed.
• Responsible for care of equipment and security of facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• Incumbent must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.
  
  

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.A qualified candidate possess the following:

• A minimum of three years experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program.
• A degree from an accredited college/university in a related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.
  
  

Education

• When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package.
• Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
• Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
• All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
• To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
• All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
• *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
• Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
• For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
  

Additional information

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
  
  

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

• 3 years specialized experience: Experience that demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.
  
  

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:

• Experience
  
  

Certifications

• NCAA Accredited Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• Personal Trainer Certification
  
  

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume
• Proof of Education such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/ conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position.
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation.
• If claiming Military or Family Member Preference and/or Proof of SOFA Status: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian).
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.).
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  
  

Note: Applications missing any required document will not be eligible for consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.