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Posted: January 6, 2026 (8 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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$50,000 - $58,925

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Job Description

Summary

This part-time role involves supporting youth sports programs on a military base by helping coaches with techniques, ensuring safe practices, and overseeing kids during activities.

It's ideal for someone passionate about sports and working with children, especially those with a background in physical education or youth coaching.

The job offers benefits like childcare discounts for employees and focuses on creating fun, safe environments for team and individual sports.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in physical education, or equivalent experience managing/assisting in sports/physical education programs including individual and team sports
  • Knowledge of skills and techniques for various sports
  • Experience coaching or working with coaches to apply sports fundamentals
  • Experience working in sports programs specifically for children or youth (highly preferred)
  • At least 12 semester hours in college coursework related to children or youth, such as PE for children, motor skills development, or child psychology (highly preferred)
  • Ability to inspect facilities for safety compliance and recommend equipment purchases
  • Skills in providing oversight for program participants' safety and accountability per DoD and Army policies

Full Job Description

This Part-Time position is with MWR Youth Sports & Fitness at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Eligible candidates that apply by Jan 13th may be sent first for consideration.

Additional referrals will be sent at management's request.

CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and at least 25% for each additional child.

For incentive information, please see additional information section. 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.

Eligible candidates that apply by Jan 13th may be sent first for consideration. Additional referrals will be sent at management's request.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in physical education.

OR All of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level: 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": 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.).

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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

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