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Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Assistant Youth Sports and Fitness Coordinator)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Sigonella Sicily $20.7 – $26.9/hr Apply by Aug 4, 2026 Recreation Specialist ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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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 to enable Navy families to balance the competing demands of family life and military readiness by providing rewarding opportunities for youth to be physically active and exposed to positive lifestyle behaviors.
What You'll Do
- →Program Management Assists with the development and oversight of a developmentally appropriate YSF program, which includes the YSF Core Service Areas of Sports, Fitness, Health and Nutrition, Outdoor Recreation and Motor Skills Development.
- →Assists in supporting the principles, administration, rules and regulations of the YSF program which are consistent with those of the National Association for Youth Sports (NAYS) or other affiliated organization.
- →Assists in the provision of individual and group fitness and sports programs to include activities such as running, aerobic classes, tennis, golf, team sports, sports clinics, leagues and tournaments, which ensures achievements of youth are recognized formally and informally.
- →Assists the YSF Coordinator in the recruitment of coaches and volunteers and ensures all coaches, officials and other related direct program support personnel are trained and have appropriate credentials.
- →Assists in collaborating with other military installations in planning fitness and sports activities, as applicable, and where available within the local community coordinates with area programs that offer these programs, such as the local running club, Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), 4H, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Parks and Recreation, etc.
- →Indoor/Outdoor Environment Assists in ensuring space is available and adequate to meet all programming needs and is reflective of and inviting to program participants and spectators.
- →Verifies the safe and proper conditions of all fields, courts, facilities, areas and grounds utilized by the YSF program.
- →Coordinates the field maintenance.
- →Assists in the preparation of the program space for scheduled activities and ensures all safety requirements are met prior to use of the area, to ensure recurring scheduled and/or immediate repairs and maintenance services are performed to meet both safety and program activity specifics.
- →Assists with maintaining and securing the necessary supplies and equipment to support the programs and activities offered and ensures that all equipment and supplies are age-appropriate and in good condition.
- →Assists in the inventory of supplies and equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing those that are damaged, missing, or depleted.
- →Reports any unsafe equipment and/or environmental discrepancy to supervisor and removes items if applicable.
- →Assists with rescheduling or realigning any/all activities to ensure maximum safety and age appropriateness of venues offered.
- →Assists in ensuring the YSF program is in compliance with all fire, safety and security rules and regulations.
Requirements
- ✓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.
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