Sports Specialist (CYS) NF-03

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Wainwright, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Sports Specialist position is with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Youth Sports & Fitness at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The specialist serves in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) program, supporting the CYS Sports and Fitness Director and installation volunteer sports coaches. The position is mission- and weather-essential.

The role helps coaches create appropriate environments, choose materials and equipment, and plan meaningful practices that support each sport season. The specialist conducts practice and game visits, helps inspect facilities and programs for safety compliance, recommends equipment purchases needed to maintain safety, and secures supplies, equipment, and facilities. The specialist also oversees and accounts for program participants in accordance with DoD, Army, and local policies, guidance, and standards, maintaining control of and accounting for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.

A lump-sum relocation incentive equal to 25% of annual salary may be available to eligible current NAF employees accepting a Regular Full-Time position in a different geographic area without a break in service. The incentive is paid approximately 30 days after onboarding and requires a 24-month service agreement. PCS costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in physical education, or have equivalent experience and knowledge at the next lower grade level.
• Equivalent experience must include managing or assisting in delivering a sports or physical education program that included individual and team sports.
• Equivalent experience must include demonstrated knowledge of skills and techniques needed for various sports.
• Equivalent experience must include coaching or working with coaches to apply techniques and required skills and fundamentals for various sports.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
• Complete required pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Complete a health assessment, including all required immunizations.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and routinely walk, bend, stoop, and stand.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Currently possess, or be able to obtain within six months of employment, National Association of Youth Sports Clinician Certification.
• Provide legible, English-language transcripts or certificates that identify the school and applicant when using them to support eligibility.
• Submit a resume of two pages or less; resumes should not include photos.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a sports program specifically for children or youth.
• At least 12 semester hours of college coursework directly related to children or youth, such as physical education for children, motor skills development, childhood development, education, child health or nutrition, or child/adolescent psychology.

Responsibilities

• Support the CYS Sports and Fitness Director and installation volunteer sports coaches.
• Model appropriate behaviors and techniques and help coaches create appropriate environments.
• Help coaches select materials and equipment and plan meaningful practices for the required sport season.
• Conduct practice and game visits as required to provide support and assistance.
• Help inspect sports facilities and programs to ensure safety compliance.
• Recommend equipment purchases needed to maintain proper safety compliance.
• Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Provide oversight and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, Army, and local policies, guidance, and standards.
• Maintain control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.

Benefits

• CYS Regular and FLEX employees working a minimum of 15 hours receive a 100% childcare discount for their first child and at least 25% for each additional child.
• Eligible Regular full-time and part-time employees may enroll in health and life insurance, participate in 401(k) and retirement plans, and receive paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some flexible employees may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• A 1.49% cost-of-living allowance is available, contingent upon eligibility and subject to change.
• Eligible current NAF employees accepting a Regular Full-Time position in a different geographic area may receive a lump-sum relocation incentive equal to 25% of annual salary, subject to a 24-month service agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level