Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Fort Meade, Maryland
Salary Range: $57736 - $75059 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Fitness Center Director and Operations Manager in the planning, managing, and administering a comprehensive year round Wing sports program The sports program activities involves, at a minimum, basketball, football, flag football, and softball, self-directed sports, incentive programs, and special events.
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Qualifications: This is a GG-07 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-07 duties for the "Technician/Administrative Support" work category are at the "Entry/Developmental" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-07 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions and Individual Occupational Requirement for sports specialist series, 0030. ***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement*** Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- physical education. OR General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided a knowledge of the physical and psychological factors in individual and team sports, and the nature, purposes, and organization of recreational or competitive individual and team sports. Examples of qualifying general experience include: Physical education specialist. Athletic director, administrator, or coach in an educational, community, or industrial sports program. Umpire, official, or manager of individual or team sports competitions. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated the ability to: Plan, supervise, administer, or carry out a sports program that includes a variety of individual and team sports; and Guide participants in developing the skills needed for participation in sports activities and to teach the techniques of various sports. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Managing or administering a sports program in a community, industrial activity, or secondary school or college. Planning, teaching, or evaluating a physical education curriculum for secondary or higher academic levels. Managing, umpiring, or officiating at amateur or professional athletic events, competitions, or games. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience includes: knowledge (acquired through a pertinent baccalaureate educational program or equivalent in experience, training) of basic principles, concepts, and methods of an athletic sports program. Knowledge of the activities and services involved in a typical Intramural Sports program and of the practices and procedures of sound natural resources management and utilization. This knowledge enables the employee to develop and conduct a sports program that not only supports and meets the basic program requirements, but that provides a range of enhanced program activities. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the range of sports activities and services, participant interests and needs, and sports program principles, concepts, and processes necessary to plan and conduct a variety of sports program activities in order to execute the mission and function of Air Force Fitness Programs. 2. Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors in individual and team sports as well as the nature, purpose, and organization of recreational and competitive individual and team sports activities. 3. Knowledge of program and facilities management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Skill in effectively managing the financial and equipment resources provided for the sports program area to include estimating and tracking budgetary requirements; issuing and tracking use of equipment; controlling inventory; monitoring cleaning of facilities; and performing preventative, quarterly, and emergency maintenance and repair of sports equipment. 5. Skill and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships; conduct trainings for staff, contractors, intermural coaches, and patrons; promote and report on the program; resolve problems; and answer questions relating to the program. 6. Ability to interpret and apply DOD, Agency, Air Force, Command and local policies/directives to develop and implement sports activities, assess program performance, maintain quality of sports activities, and ensure fulfillment of Fitness Center mission. CONDTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.: Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Must meet and maintain applicable eligibility criteria and mandatory trainings/certifications IAW AFI 34-266, Air Force Fitness and Sports Programs. A college degree in physical education, exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, health education, or a related field is highly desirable. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/24/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12943008 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 4. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-24