Department: Department of the Navy
Location(s): Camp Foster, Japan
Salary Range: $16 - $17 Per Hour
Job 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.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school. (Valid documentation will be required upon hire) To be hired at NF2, Candidate must have a minimum of one year experience in gymnastics or fitness/athletics related field. To be hired at NF3, Candidate must have a minimum of three years experience in coaching gymnastics and/or physical fitness/athletic program with children; experience specifically related to gymnastics is preferred, but not required. Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Must be able to perform prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, balancing, climbing, heavy lifting and carrying objects weighing 45 pounds (20 kg) without assistance. Physical demands: hand eye cooridination, spotting, lifting, fine manipulation skills to operate computers and office equipment for required training, instruction and coaching. Must possess or able to obtain, within 1 month of hiring, Introductory Membership certification from nationally accredited certifying organization, to include: USA Gymnastics. Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include days, weekends, holidays and night time (Nights, weekends, and holiday work is required particularly when special and strategic events are scheduled and/or during periods of staff shortages). QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Prior experience/background knowledge in gymnastics, fitness, dance, cheerleading, or other sport activity is highly desired. Exceptional customer focused skills to include ability to address participants¿ needs and resolve issues with tact and diplomacy; interpersonal skills to listen to and show concerns and respect for participants. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. 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.
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: 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 (ET) 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. Please Note: Due to character limitations in USAJOBS, the full Position Description may not display. Please refer to MCCS Careers for the complete Major Duties and additional details. Social Security Card is required to be presented during the application process. 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.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-18