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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Youth Sports and Fitness Coordinator

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30.57/hr - $39.74/hr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Youth Sports and Fitness Coordinator to manage Child and Youth Programs (CYP) focusing on the Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF) initiatives. The role involves planning, organizing, and providing supervised sports and fitness programs for youth, ensuring they have opportunities for physical activity and positive lifestyle engagement.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops daily activity plans meeting in order to meet the Navy YSF core service area requirements. Develops and maintains a monthly calendar of all youth fitness and sports activities and events. Maintains appropriate records and reports

Ensures the principles, administration, rules and regulations of the youth fitness and sports program are consistent with those of the National Association for Youth Sports (NAYS) or other affiliated organization. Ensures all direct program support personnel are trained and have appropriate credentials

Develops, organizes and conducts supplemental YSF activities based on the expressed and observed needs

Instructs participants in those YSF activities for which the employee has technical expertise

Plans, develops and provides a setting for both "imported" fitness and sports programs at the base level

Establishes partnerships with adjacent military installations, as well as the local off-base community necessary to meet the YSF core program requirements

Provides individual and group fitness and sports programs to include activities such as running, aerobic classes, tennis, golf, team sports, sports clinics, leagues and tournaments, which ensures achievements of youth are recognized formally and informally. Recruits and conducts NAYS affiliated training seminars for coaches and officials as needed

Utilizes on-base resources whenever possible, collaborates with other military installations in planning regional teen, fitness and sports activities, as applicable, and where available within the local community coordinates with area programs that offer these programs, such as the local running club, boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), 4H, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Parks and Recreation, etc

Ensures space is available and adequate to meet all programming needs and is reflective of and inviting to program participants and spectators. Verifies the safe and proper conditions of all fields, courts, facilities, areas and grounds utilized by the YSF program. Coordinates the field maintenance

Prepares the program space for scheduled activities and ensures all safety requirements are met prior to use of the area, to ensure recurring scheduled and/or immediate repairs and maintenance services are performed to meet both safety and program activity specifics

Maintains and secures the necessary supplies and equipment to support the programs and activities offered and ensures that all equipment and supplies are age-appropriate and in good condition. Conducts inventories of supplies and equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing those that are damaged, missing, or depleted. Reports any unsafe equipment and/or environmental discrepancy to supervisor and removes items if applicable. Reschedules or realigns any/all activities to ensure maximum safety and age appropriateness of venues offered

The employee conducts simultaneous indoor and outdoor activities with on/off-base activities as required to meet patron demand necessary to provide all core YSF programs

Ensures YSF program compliance to all fire, safety and security rules and regulations

Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel

Uses appropriate child and youth guidance techniques that encourages positive social interactions, promotes conflict resolution, and develops self-control, self-motivation and self-esteem

Administers a Parent Education Program for sports

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies, guidance, and standards

Supervises fitness and sports activities and enforces rules and regulations concerning dress, conduct, and equipment and game rules

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with Navy YSF program and local policies, guidance, and standards

Supervises youth fitness and sports activities and enforces rules and regulations concerning dress, conduct, and equipment and game rules

Publicizes upcoming YSF program events and activities and ensures that opportunities offered in the community are communicated and shared with families

Assists in the development of a youth sponsorship program to identify and integrate dependent youth of DoN military personnel

Visits local housing areas to make contact with teens in order to encourage their participation in the teen program

Develops contacts with off-base community members and with the general public to develop programs and activities necessary to meet the core as well as supplemental YSF programs

Within established Navy CYP policy and objectives, plans the YSF program

Qualification

Youth Recreation DegreeYouth Sports KnowledgeProgram ManagementSupervision SkillsEmergency ResponseInterpersonal CommunicationConflict ResolutionTeam Leadership

Required

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases

Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed

Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs

Specialized experience in youth fitness, recreation, and sports programs or education appropriate to the position and full-time experience working with children and/or youth

Knowledge of youth recreational sports and fitness concepts, theories and principles

Knowledge of a variety of NAYS national standards as they apply to youth fitness and sports activities for children and youth

Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect

Knowledge of the range of activities and services, of participant interests and needs, and of the methods and processes involved in a military YSF program

Skill in planning and carrying out a military YSF program which meets the needs of the participating community

Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing all available resources within the program framework

Ability to supervise others

Ability to lead, supervise, and interact with youth and teens

Ability to safeguard and account for monies and other related YSF & Teen program resources

Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders

Ability to competently and independently carry out continuing YSF projects or programs

Ability to maintain records and reports

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills

Preferred

A minimum of a 4-year degree in Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Youth Development, or other related degree as appropriate is preferred AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth

A Master's degree in a related field of study AND a minimum of 1-year professional experience working with children or youth

Experience that demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, or evaluate youth fitness, recreation, and sports programs AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth