Coach (Triathlon) NF-04

Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

• Serves as the Triathlon Coach for the USMA Triathlon collegiate program under general supervision of the Office in Charge assigned to the team. Schedules, plans, and supervises in season practice sessions, contests, tournaments, and team meetings.
• Represents the USMA collegiate team and interests at coach's conferences to include national and regional committees. Is familiar with, and follows all interpretations, rules, and regulations which govern the conduct of the sport.
• Researches and recommends appropriate equipment for procurement within budgetary guidelines. Coordinates team travel and is responsible for the discipline, safety, health, and welfare of Cadet athletes during away compeitions.
• Thoroughly familiar with USMA admissions process and admission requirements necessary prior to an offer of admissions being tendered to a prospective Cadet athlete. Briefs and orients visiting educators and distinguished visitors to the Academy.
• Working duties will require incumbent to work duty which cannot be administratively controlled and which will require a substantial amount of irregular, continual, and unscheduled overtime duty. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks IAW AR 215-3, para.2 to include Tier 1 background investigation and physical examination.
• Ability to obtain and maintain USA Triathlon (USAT) Level II Coach certification within 6 months of appointment to position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SafeSport Training certification within 6 months of appointment to position. i
• Ability to obtain and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard certifications: Shallow-water Lifeguarding ai\d '• First Aid/CPR/AED within 6 months of appointment to position.
• Must possess and maintain a state issued driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license. This position requires travel to locations on and off post.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and/or overtime in support of academic and cyclic training schedules.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors during different types of weather conditions ranging from hot and/or humid to cold and/or freezing temperatures.
• Must be able to continually stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, push, and bend. Must be able to lift 40Ibs unassisted.
• Performance of working duties will require incumbent to work duty which cannot be administratively controlled and which will require a substantial amount of irregular, continual, and unscheduled overtime duty.
• Incumbent is responsible for recognizing, without supervision, circumstances which will require him/her to remain on duty.

Qualifications

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:

One (1) year of work experience as a physical education specialist, athletic director, administrator or coach in the educational, community or industrial sports program.

OR

Completion for a bachelor's degree in physical education may be substituted for work experience.

Education and experience must be reflected on your resume AND transcripts must be uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position.

AND

Technical knowledge in all aspects of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, nutrition, flexibility, biomechanics, kinesiology and exercise physiology and the ability to instruct cadet athletics in these areas.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

1. 5 years of collegiate triathlon coaching experience at the national or international level.

2. Possess the following certifications:

• USA Triathlon (USAT) Levell II Coach Certification
• SafeSport Training Certification
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Shallow-Water Lifeguarding certification
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification

This experience/certification must be reflected on your resume and your certifications uploaded at the time of application to be considered a highly preferred candidate for this position.

Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

• Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
• If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

About Your Resume

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
  • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.

Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Other Accepted Documents

• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• USA Triathlon (USAT) Level II Coach Certification
• SafeSport Training Certification
• American Red Cross Shallow-Water Lifeguarding Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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