SPORTS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to assist and participate in the planning and administering of a large, enhanced major sports and athletic activities program for an Air Force (AF) organization to include a comprehensive year-round intramural, varsity, and recreational sports program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for 0030 series & Group Standard for Administrative & Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position being filled.

Specialized experience is experience gained while performing work within the leisure sports activity segment of an overall fitness program; plan, administer, or carry out a sports program that includes a variety of individual and team sports and guide participants in developing the skills needed for participation in sports activities and to teach the techniques of various sports.

OR EDUCATION: One full year of graduate level education in physical education, exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, health education or in a field that is directly related to the work of the position being field.

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT AT THE TIME YOU APPLY.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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 percent.

To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level.

Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages.

The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT.

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/sports-specialist-series-0030/ 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: 1.

Knowledge of the range of sports activities and services, participant interests and needs, and the methods and processes that enable the employee to plan and conduct a variety of sports program activities to include providing input for statements of work for various contractors 2.

Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors in individual and team sports as well as the nature, purpose, and organization of recreational and competitive individual and team sports activities.

3.

Skill in effectively managing the financial and equipment resources provided for the sports program area to include estimating and tracking budgetary requirements; issuing and tracking use of equipment; controlling inventory; monitoring cleaning of facilities; and performing preventative, quarterly, and emergency maintenance and repair of sports equipment.

4.

Skill in conducting clinics or seminars to inform and/or train coaches and officials; training and developing athletes in individual and team sports; and planning, organizing, and conducting tournaments or competitions.

5.

Ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement, as well as to change program requirements within available resources with minimum adverse impact on satisfaction with the quantity and/or quality of sports activities.

6.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including use of information technology sufficient to support required programs functions, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and customers.

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. Major Duties:

Responsible for performing recurring duties associated with development and implementation of base intramural and varsity programs.

Validate contractor submissions for games officiated versus scheduled, reviewing contractors' invoice for payment, resolving common issues, and submitting the invoice to the Fitness Center Contracting Officer for approval and payment.

Oversee the status of equipment required to support five different major sports programs and two minor programs.

Issue and monitor the use of both fund owned and operator provided equipment and supplies.

Answer all questions and resolves issues related to the sport to include officiating, scheduling, supplies usage, and equipment.