Assistant Sports and Fitness Director (CYS) NF03
About The Position
This position is located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and works in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Sports and Fitness program. The Assistant Sports and Fitness Director assists with managing and delivering sports and fitness initiatives, including team and individual sports, fitness and health, outreach, and motor skills activities. The role applies professional knowledge to help plan, implement, and supervise a comprehensive program that promotes the positive growth and development of children and youth. The position also assists with recruiting, training, certifying, and managing volunteer coaches and officials; supervises and evaluates assigned staff; provides professional recognition or disciplinary action as appropriate; and works with other managers to ensure coordinated services and quality options for children and youth.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or higher with 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:
- At least one year of experience assisting in delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program involving children and youth, in a school, college, community, institutional, or recreational setting.
- Experience coaching child/youth sports or training coaches according to nationally recognized requirements, such as NAYS, NYS, or NYSCA.
- Experience delivering, or demonstrated knowledge of the requirements for, age-appropriate health and fitness programs for children and youth.
- Experience working with schools, community organizations, or other partnering organizations to coordinate initiatives for children and youth.
- Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements.
- Must complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and all pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- Must complete a health assessment, including required immunizations.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely.
- Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Proof of directly related education is required at application; general education courses do not count toward the required credit total.
- Resume must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
- Direct deposit and Social Security Card are required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree or higher with a major course of study or at least 24 semester hours in coursework directly related to children or youth, such as children’s physical education, motor skills development, childhood development, education, children’s health or nutrition, or child/adolescent psychology.
- At least two years of experience directing or assisting in delivery of a comprehensive sports and fitness or physical education program involving children and youth.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the management and delivery of CYS Sports and Fitness initiatives, including team sports, individual sports, fitness and health, outreach, and motor skills activities.
- Assist in planning, implementing, and supervising a comprehensive program that promotes children’s and youths’ positive growth and development.
- Assist in developing recruitment, training, certification, and management programs for volunteer coaches and officials.
- Supervise and evaluate assigned staff using established performance standards.
- Provide appropriate professional recognition and/or disciplinary action.
- Work cooperatively with other managers to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for children and youth.
Benefits
- CYS employee childcare fee discount for employees working at least 15 hours per week: 100% discount for the first child and 25% discount for the second and subsequent children.
- Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
- NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
- Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
- Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
