YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR, NF-02/03/RFT, CAMP FOSTER Job in Camp Foster, Japan

Vacancy No. 71015 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $16.00 to $18.00 Grade 02 to 02
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/29/2024 Close Date 12/13/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Camp Foster, Japan


Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:    Recreation Specialist
BUSINESS TITLE: Youth Sports Coordinator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  FLSA : Non exempt 
JOB SERIES: 0188                                                                                                                                                                                                                             PAY LEVEL:  NF-02/03

This position's pay level is NF-02/03.  At the entry level, the incumbent will perform substantially the same duties and responsibilities in the developmental capacity under closer supervision. The incumbent is required to successfully complete all training requirements, gain specialized experience and be recommended by the supervisor prior to advancement to the target grade level.

INTRODUCTION:
The primary function of the position is to serve as a Youth Sports Coordinator to plan and coordinate the youth sports and fitness program in order to stimulate youth to participate in and experience a variety of ongoing activities that will improve and maintain their physical well-being and promote good lifetime health maintenance skills.  The program serves a diverse population of active duty, reserve, and retired military, their family members, civilians, and other authorized customers to include the local national community in and around the installation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs a comprehensive youth fitness/sports program including major and minor events, team sports, and competitive events for a moderately large overseas area encompassing seven geographically separate and distinct housing areas island-wide, with a participant population of over 2,500 youth, ages 5-18.  Organizes sporting events and complies by-laws relative to the eight different age divisions and five different sporting seasons such as Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Baseball, and Softball.  Ensures that programs are properly organized and supported to maintain a high level of patron satisfaction and encourage their long-term participation.  Displays positive and professional interactions with customers.

Sorts, separates, and builds youth teams by organizing large quantities of registration forms and processing them to produce highly organized and fun events.  Oversees practices and games/tournaments.

Assists in preparation of supporting data for new plans and budget requirement recommendations.  Presents and implements written plan(s) to staff members.  Prepares required after action reports, season tournaments standings; Sports Official usage reports; and such other occasional reports as required by the Youth Sports Program Supervisor and/or Assistant Youth Sports Director.  Attends staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences as required and/or directed.  Participates in professional organizations that work for the improvement of Youth Sports programs.  

Recruits, trains and supervises approximately 300-volunteers, critical to the execution of the Youth Sports/Fitness program.  Monitors coaches¿ performance and compliance with Marine Youth Activities/Sports and National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) policies and guidelines.

Ensures all volunteer coaches are vetted before they begin their volunteer responsibilities.
Collects and prepares legal documents for mandatory criminal background checks on coaches and certifies them under the NYSCA guidelines.

Conducts volunteer coaches' meetings at different housing areas over a course of three days to expand on the rules, regulations, and schedule of events.

Conducts parents' meetings at different housing areas over a course of three days to expand on the rules, regulations, and schedule of events.

Coordinates administrative support provided by the Marine Youth Centers for youth sports/fitness programs.  Maintains liaison with other military services, organizations, and local national community to coordinate youth sports program interactions.  Assists with promoting friendship activities with the local host country and organizations.

Ensures facilities are properly prepared for use, assists as necessary, and performs minor maintenance as required.  Ensures that facilities are designed and prepared according to the specific governing rules of that sport and league.  Assists in maintaining sports grounds, such as ball fields and other assigned recreation areas, in proper playing condition.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:


1. Must be at least 18 year of age.

2. To be hired at NF2, candidate must have a minimum of one year experience in related field.

    To be hired at NF3, candidate must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of general recreation or an appropriate field related to recreation, such as           outdoor recreation or physical education; OR three years work experience in related field that demonstrates the ability to apply the principles of the specialty areas of recreation; OR an               equivalent combination of education and experience as it relates to the above.  


3. Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

4. Must be able to successfully complete the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) clinic-training program.

5. Must be able to perform prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, occasional heavy lifting and carrying objects weighing 45 pounds (20 kg) with assistance.

6. Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include weekends, holidays and night time (Nights, weekends, and holiday work is required particularly when special and strategic events are scheduled and during periods of staff shortages).

7. A valid Government Owned Vehicle (GOV) operator's permit is required for the performance of duties for this position. Inability to obtain or maintain appropriate GOV licensing may result in termination for lack of qualifications. The incumbent is required to obtain required GOV licenses within 30 days of hire.

8. Must pass a pre-employment and annual health checks thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.  


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Knowledge of and experience in carrying out youth sports or other related recreation and sports programs through proper application of the applicable principles, concepts and techniques.

2. Experience in successfully leading a large and diverse volunteer group within a broad range of environmental and physical conditions.

3. Knowledge of practical business management, property control, cash handling, inventory and retail management, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check.  Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
 

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=71015&PostingSeq=1

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. 

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315.

  • Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
  • May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
  • Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied. 
  • Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position.  
  • The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor¿s reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.

All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor¿s orders during the application process. 

Agency contact information

CAMP BUTLER MCCS
Address
CAMP BUTLER MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: NAF PERSONNEL OFFICER
FPO AP, 963735023
JPN
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Next steps

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