Fitness Specialist (CYS) NF-03.

About the Role

Deliver a wide range of installation youth fitness, health, and outreach programs in multiple Child & Youth Services (CYS) settings. Develop and maintain partnerships with schools and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans and age-appropriate environments within an existing curriculum, incorporating a broad range of fitness and health activities for early childhood, school-age, and youth program participants.
• Assist in training coaches using the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) guidelines, including planning practices on warm-up/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.
• Inspect facilities and programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards and make recommendations for improvements.
• Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must satisfactorily 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 all required immunizations.
• Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR/First Aid.
• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain (within six months of employment) a fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Aerobics and Fitness Trainers Association (NAFTA)).

Qualifications

Resumes must clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities pertaining to this position.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, or other fitness-related disciplines, OR
• All of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level:
  • Experience in the application of fitness principles, concepts, and techniques gained through the delivery of a comprehensive group fitness program.
  • Experience or education demonstrating knowledge of basic health and nutrition concepts.
  • Experience training coaches or other professionals (e.g., teachers, caregivers, fitness instructors) in the proper application of sports or fitness techniques.

Highly Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the planning, evaluation, or delivery of a fitness program or curriculum specifically for children or youth; or at least 12 semester hours in college coursework directly related to children or youth (e.g., PE for children, motor skills development, childhood development, early/elementary/secondary education, health/nutrition for children, child/adolescent psychology).

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Education must be directly related to the position; general education courses do not count toward the credit total.

Benefits

• Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for:
  • Health and life insurance.
  • Participation in 401k and retirement plans.
  • Paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees (U.S. citizens or spouses/children of U.S. citizens working in the U.S. or abroad) are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also qualify for health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.