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Recreation Specialist (Youth Sports) NF3*

U.S. Marine Corps
30 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Quantico, Virginia, United States
Parks & Recreation Operations

Duties

Assists in planning, organizing, coordinating and directing a comprehensive youth fitness/sports program. Serves as liaison with other military services, organizations, and local community. Ensures facilities are properly prepared in accordance with the rules and regulation of the sport and league. Assists in maintaining sports grounds in proper playing condition.  May operate a vehicle (1.5 ton or passenger bus) to transport people or equipment.    

Assists with recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers critical to the execution of the Youth Sports/Fitness program. Assists with monitoring coaches and compliance with the National Youth Sports Coaches (NYSC) policies and guidelines. Assists in preparation of supporting data for new plans and budget requirement recommendations.  

Monitors a very extensive equipment issue program and applies reasonable control measures to maximize usage of supplies and equipment. Conducts inventories of resources (uniforms, equipment, supplies) and ensures adequate storage and maintenance.  Examines assigned youth sports resources for defects.  

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment

Performs other related duties as assigned.


Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Must have three years' experience that demonstrates knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of youth sports and fitness program operations. Must have experience with automated data processing procedures and administrative correspondence.  Must have experience in customer service and relations.  Must be able to work with little supervision.  This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.

Ability to complete the National Youth Sports Coaches clinic-training program. Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to obtain a government license. Able to operate a vehicle with a gross weight of 1.5 ton and 45 passenger bus or larger vehicle as required. 

Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.