Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Ramstein Youth Sports) Job in Ramstein, Germany

Vacancy No. 25-9NFSY897408 Department U.S. Air Forces, Europe
Salary $25.01 to $31.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/2/2025 Close Date 7/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Ramstein, Germany


Summary

About the position: This position is located at the Ramstein Youth Center. This position may be eligible for Logistical Support.

Serve as the Coordinator for the Force Support Squadron sports officials program with primary responsibility of recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising up to 40 sports officials, scorekeepers, and timekeepers for basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football and any other organized sports within the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Serve as the Coordinator for the Force Support Squadron sports officials program with primary responsibility of recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising up to 40 sports officials, scorekeepers, and time keepers for basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, volleyball, flag football and any other organized sports within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Also acts as referee, games official, scorekeeper, timekeeper, or umpire in Air Force-sponsored adult/youth leagues and tournaments utilizing recognized rules and regulations applying to particular sports. Judges performance in sporting competitions and events, enforces established rules of the game/sport, awards points, imposes penalties, and determines results with honesty and integrity. Displays an appropriate professional demeanor at all times and manages participant and spectator behavior to ensure sportsmanship is maintained at all times. Handles on-site disputes involving participant or spectator conflicts. Signals participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition. Resolves claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assesses any necessary penalties according to regulations. Inspects sporting equipment, playing area, and/or examines participants for correct attire in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations. Collects required data and transmits to supervisor the information needed to submit reportable incidents to leadership and higher headquarters.

If interested in this position please preview the online application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12753591

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/09/2025

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • Transition Hiring Preference


The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Must have experience in organized sports. Must have administrative skills to collect data and complete required reports. Must have an understanding of the spirit and intent of youth/adults sports rules and how to enforce them. Must possess outstanding communications skills to interact with subordinates, peers, leadership, players, coaches, youth, and parents in a positive manner. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to satisfactorily complete all background check requirements. Must complete National Association for Youth Sports (NAYS) officials training within 30 days of hire or an equivalent official's certification training. Must complete NAYS Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) training within 90 days of hire. Must maintain both certifications throughout employment. Must meet specific physical requirements, pass a physical examination and have required immunizations. Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more and stand for long periods of time.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Additional information

  • Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 37% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom and flex employees who average 15 hours a week. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.ndividual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. Additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • High School Diploma OR equivalent
  • Letter of Recommendation, including contact information OR Reference Check contact information (2 required)
  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

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

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • High School Diploma OR equivalent
  • Letter of Recommendation, including contact information OR Reference Check contact information (2 required)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/09/2025 to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Ramstein NAF HR Office
Address
Ramstein Child and Youth Services Flight
86 FSS/FSCN
Unit 3221
APO AE, AE 09094-0535
US

Next steps

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