Fitness Specialist (CYS) NF-03
About The Position
The Fitness Specialist is located at Fort Irwin, California, and delivers installation youth fitness, health, and outreach programs across multiple Child and Youth Services (CYS) settings. The specialist develops and maintains partnerships with schools and community organizations and, within an existing curriculum, creates and implements lesson plans and environments for fitness and health activities for early childhood, school-age, and youth participants. The position assists with training coaches according to National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) guidelines, supports the planning of practices with attention to warm-up and cool-down techniques, injury prevention, and proper use of equipment, and shares expertise in age-appropriate exercise and skills development. The specialist also helps inspect facilities and programs for compliance with applicable standards, recommends improvements, and secures supplies, equipment, and facilities as appropriate. The role may require travel to on- and off-post locations. Employees working at least 15 hours per week receive a 100% CYS childcare fee discount for the first child and a 25% discount for each subsequent child. Incentives will not be paid.
Requirements
- Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
- Provide direct deposit information and a Social Security card.
- Complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and all required pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- Complete a health assessment, including required immunizations.
- Maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and routinely walk, bend, stoop, and stand.
- Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Currently hold, or be able to obtain within six months of employment, a fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization.
- Have a bachelor's degree or higher in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, or another fitness-related discipline; alternatively, have equivalent experience or education demonstrating comprehensive group fitness program delivery, basic health and nutrition knowledge, and experience training coaches or other professionals in sports or fitness techniques.
- Submit proof of education with the application; education must be directly related to the position, and general education courses do not count toward the credit total.
- Submit a resume of two pages or fewer that demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning, evaluating, or delivering a fitness program or curriculum specifically for children or youth.
- At least 12 semester hours of college 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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver installation youth fitness, health, and outreach programs in multiple CYS settings.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with schools and community organizations.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and appropriate environments, within an existing curriculum, for fitness and health activities for early childhood, school-age, and youth participants.
- Assist in training coaches using NYSCA guidelines.
- Assist with planning practices, including warm-up and cool-down techniques, injury prevention, and proper use of materials and equipment.
- Share expertise in age-appropriate exercises and skills development for children and youth.
- Help inspect facilities and programs for compliance with applicable standards and recommend improvements.
- Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities as appropriate.
Benefits
- CYS childcare fee discount for employees working at least 15 hours per week: 100% discount for the first child and 25% for each subsequent child.
- 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.
- Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.
- Access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
- NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
