Assistant Youth Sports and Fitness Coordinator
Company
Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Location
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF) Coordinator position is to assist the YSF Coordinator in the administration of Navy Youth Sports and Fitness (YSF) programs.
*** ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see additional information section below. ***
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
- Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
- Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
- Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
Qualifications
- 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth AND specialized experience in youth fitness, recreation, and sports programs OR a combination of appropriate education and experience.
- Knowledge of youth recreational, sports and fitness concepts, theories and principles.
- Knowledge of a variety of NAYS national standards as they apply to youth programming and youth fitness and sports activities for children and youth.
- Knowledge gained through relevant experience, which enables the employee to competently and independently carry out continuing YSF projects or programs through proper application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of youth sports and fitness to the specific needs of a military community.
- Knowledge of the range of activities and services, of participant interests and needs, and of the methods and processes involved in a military YSF program, which knowledge enables the employee to plan and conduct a variety of enhanced activities and services.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Skill in the application and utilization of such knowledge in planning and carrying out a military YSF program, which meets as fully as possible, the needs of the participating community.
- Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing all available resources within the program framework.
- Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
- Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.
- Ability to supervise others. Ability to lead, supervise, and interact with youth and teens, and the ability to safeguard and account for monies and other related YSF program resources.
- Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Ability to maintain records and reports.
- Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Education
A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Youth Development, or other related degree as appropriate is preferred AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
Experience that demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, or evaluate youth fitness, recreation, and sports programs AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
Additional information
- All benefits offered (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan).
- Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses.
- Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
- Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
- All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.
- Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.
Date Posted
09/10/2024
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