Youth Sports and Fitness Assistant (Equipment and Facilities) Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. 256ZFSYY850566 Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $21.46 to $37.61 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 5/21/2025 Close Date 6/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to The Youth Programs on Edwards, AFB.

Directly supports and assists the Youth Director in the daily operations of the youth sports program.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

Directly supports and assists the Youth Director in the daily operations of the youth sports program. Typical duties may include issuing recreation equipment, maintain hand receipts and collects all inventoried items after damage inspection, maintain status of fields/facilities, and interacts with families. Identifies age-appropriate equipment for procurement, selects vendor, purchases gear/equipment when needed. Issues/receives recreational equipment to/from authorized users. Ensures sufficient supplies are on hand and equipment is in good condition to support the sports and fitness program to include any safety concerns. Instruct children/youth on proper use of a variety of equipment. Assists in setting up sports events and may assist in athletic programs such as fun runs or base wide events as needed. Maintains an effective safety and accident prevention program. Conducts daily safety and maintenance checks of facilities, grounds, and outdoor recreation areas. Ensure no observable hazard exists in program areas e.g. walks the playing/practice surface looking for debris and other hazards, evaluates fences, bleachers, and other structures for potential hazards prior to youth play. Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of fields/facilities. Ensures fields are properly marked/lined prior to games/practices. Operates various types of equipment in support of athletic field maintenance. Accurately and timely fills out incident/accident reports for any injuries or accidents during sporting events reports to the chain of command. Documents and maintains referee/umpire contractors logged timesheets for record and payment purposes. Ensure all policies and procedures are carried out by parents, volunteers, and youth during sporting events. Must be able to referee/umpire a variety of youth sports such as: soccer, basketball, flag football, and softball and baseball. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • 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 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
  • This position has physical lifting (50lbs +) requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent in subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment**

Qualifications

Knowledge of recreation and leisure program planning concepts, principles, and methodology and practices relating to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of youth. Knowledge of youth activities regulatory requirements, policies and practices.
Must be 18 years of age or older, High School/GED graduate, ability to speak/read/write English.

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, 06/04/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring PreferenceIn 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application

Required Immunizations:
  • HEP A = 2 Doses or Proof of Positive Titers
  • HEP B = 3 Doses or Proof of Positive Titers
  • MMR = 2 Doses of Proof of Positive Titers
  • Varicella - 2 Doses or Proof of Positive Titers
  • TDAP = Within the Last 10 Years
  • TB Skin = Negative Results within the Last 12 Months
  • Influenza - Within the Current Flu Season
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

High School/GED graduate, ability to speak/read/write English.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • 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. And 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.
  • This is a Non appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position is included in a bargaining unit.
  • Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number 1406.

Benefits

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Regular part time and Regular full-time employees are eligible to participate in medical/dental, life insurance, 401K, and retirement plans and sick leave and annual leave hours are accrued, based on the number of hours worked per week.

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 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:

  • 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
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • 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.

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

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 06/04/2025 to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Edwards NAF HR Office
Address
Edwards Child and Youth Services Flight
412 FSS/FSCN
5 N. Seller Ave
Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1250
US

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