SUPERVISORY RECREATION SPECIALIST
What you'd do
This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: RPA 26JUN622461. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement. This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Major duties
You will instruct customers in the proper use of a wide range of fitness equipment (e.g., resistance machines, computerized cardiovascular equipment, free weights, etc.) You will assist recreation programs in acquiring fitness and recreation equipment using the proper transfer documents. You will submit program justification for funding, personnel, facilities, supplies, and equipment. You will assign work, set and adjust priorities, and prepare work completion schedules. You will develop, evaluate, advise, counsel, instruct, and interview personnel. You will assist and brief military and civilian customers regarding rules, regulations, proper exercise techniques, etc. You will perform frequent inspections of fitness equipment to ensure the cleanliness of the equipment and the facility. You will plan and conduct Sports and Fitness Special Events. You will evaluate employees based on performance standards. You will conduct a variety of fitness classes and remain current on the latest fitness techniques and developments. You will possess and maintain a Certified Instructor/Trainer certification, CPR Instructor certification, and First Aid Instructor certification. You will motivate individuals to develop wellness lifestyles and promote fundamental changes in health and fitness approaches. You will maintain a level of physical fitness that allows you to lead all exercise classes and use/demonstrate all fitness equipment. You will perform other duties at the discretion and direction of leadership.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, coordinating, and implementing business functions, resource allocation, budgeting, and production; 2) Presenting and promoting a variety of ideas to a wide range of audiences; 3) Supervising, leading, and coaching personnel in duties typical to outdoor recreation, park recreation, natural resource recreation, special populations recreation, physical education, etc.; 4) Planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs; 5) Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations. Note - The experience and certifications must be clearly supported in the resume. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/recreation-specialist-series-0188/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Before you apply
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