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Posted: January 2, 2026 (13 days ago)

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Sports Specialist (CYS) NF-03

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

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$41,301 - $53,688

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a sports specialist in a youth program at a military base, where you'll support coaches, plan practices, ensure safety, and oversee kids during sports activities, mainly in the evenings and weekends.

It's ideal for someone passionate about teaching sports to children, with a background in physical education or hands-on experience coaching youth teams.

A good fit would be an energetic person who enjoys creating fun, safe environments for kids to learn and play sports.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in physical education (or equivalent experience managing/assisting sports programs)
  • Experience delivering individual and team sports programs
  • Knowledge of skills and techniques for various sports
  • Experience coaching or working with coaches on sports fundamentals
  • Ability to ensure safety compliance in sports facilities and equipment
  • Oversight and accountability for child and youth safety and whereabouts
  • Highly preferred: Experience in youth sports programs or 12+ semester hours in child/youth-related coursework (e.g., childhood development, PE for children)

Full Job Description

This position is located at Youth Sports and Fitness, Fort Lee, VA. This position works evenings and weekends.

Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).

First Child: 100% childcare fee discount. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in physical education. Must be provided at time of application.

OR ALL of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level; clearly demonstrated on resume: 1.

Experience managing or assisting in the delivery of a sports or physical education program which included both individual and team sports. 2.

Demonstrated knowledge of the skills and techniques needed for various sports. 3. Experience coaching or working with coaches to apply techniques and required skills/fundamentals for various sports.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Recommended highly-qualifying: In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, highly qualified candidates will possess experience working in a sports program specifically for children or youth; or at least 12 semester hours in college coursework directly related to children or youth (i.e., PE for children, motor skills development, childhood development, early/elementary/secondary education, health/nutrition for children, child/adolescent psychology, etc.).

If claiming HP based on education, transcripts must be provided at time of application. Highly Qualified applicants may be sent first for consideration. Major Duties:

  • Serves as a sports specialist/clinician in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) program, with responsibility for providing support and assistance to the CYS Sports and Fitness Director and installation volunteer sports coaches.
  • Models appropriate behaviors and techniques and helps coaches in creating appropriate environments; selecting materials and equipment; and planning meaningful practices that support the required sport season.
  • Conducts practice and game visits as required for the purpose of providing support and assistance.
  • Helps inspect sports facilities/programs to ensure safety compliance. Recommends purchase of equipment required to maintain proper safety compliance. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
  • Provides oversight and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, Army, and local policies, guidance, and standards. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/2/2026

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