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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Recreation Assistant over one of the installations fitness centers.
Summary Continued under Duties section Responsibilities Summary Continued To assist the installation Fitness and Sports Manager in providing comprehensive health and fitness evaluations to the local active duty population assigned to base level installations with the goal of centralizing and standardizing fitness testing requirements and fitness improvement programs as they relate to the United States Air Force Fitness Program.
Serves as recreation assistant and maintains order and enforces policies, procedures, and safety rules for fitness center which serves a diverse customer market Receives, stores, and issues towels and a variety of recreational supplies and equipment.
Ensures that issue slips are properly completed on all equipment issues Assists in (physical conditioning programs by demonstrating, tracking equipment, methods and procedures to be used, as well as proper safety techniques Administers bi-annual fitness assessments for military personnel Sets up and takes down equipment for sport programs and/or special events Collects fees for services and resale merchandise Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, for Recreation Aid and Assistant, Series 0189.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes providing support and assistance to management in fitness centers by administering fitness and sports programs and special events/programs.
OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education.
NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Basic knowledge of a standardized body of rules, procedures and operations related to one or more indoor/outdoor recreation functions in order to perform the required activities in a fitness and sports environment.
Basic knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures, and automation functions to support office operations such as answer telephone, maintain files/office forms, order supplies, operate a cash register, enter and retrieve data from a computer.
A qualified typist is not required.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Knowledge of a full range of work processing functions and the ability to work independently with little need for direct supervision in completing the assignments involving a sequence of tasks or processes.
Skill in the use of automation software and related equipment.
General knowledge of established safety standards and procedures.
Knowledge of Air Force fitness assessment standards, protocols, and procedures and skill in administering sub maximal cardiovascular endurance tests.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.
Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education must accredit education.
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.
education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
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Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level.
You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
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The Vacancy ID is 11459546.
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