RECREATION SPECIALIST (YOUTH ACTIVITIES)-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.); or physical education. or General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided a knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation, and an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups.

In addition to Individual Occupational requirements you must meet group standard qualifications: EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR GENERAL EXPERIENCE: You must have three years of general experience, one year of experience which was equivalent to at least a pay band NH-01, (GS-04), and at a level close to the work of this position that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform.

Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, at least one year of the general experience must have been equivalent to the next lower pay band (NH-01) grade level (GS-04) or equivalent. General experience is described as experience that provided a knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation, and an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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: Knowledge and skill gained through relevant experience which enables the employee to competently and independently carry out continuing recreation sports programs through proper application of the principles, concepts, and techniques of recreation to the specific needs at hand.

Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and requirements for a variety of youth individual and team sports programs. Ability to do considerable walking, carrying, moving and handling of moderate to heavy recreation equipment and supplies. Ability to motivate children, adolescents, and volunteers to participate in planned activities. Skill in coordinating and scheduling he sports activities and facilities. Ability to maintain and assist in repairing sports equipment and facilities.

Knowledge and skill of effective management of resources of the youth sports program. Ability to develop calendars, flyers, and news articles to publicize youth sports programs. This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s).

Application initial cut-off date is 10 FEB 2027, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date.

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.

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements a developmentally appropriate and diverse, educational recreational, fitness and leisure year-round youth program that promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development and fosters achievement, leadership, and recognition of youth. Monitors day-to-day operation of the Youth Center; assisting the Youth Center Manager in oversight of program management, administrative duties, facility, property, and maintenance. Administers Youth Center Program resources.

• Provides input and recommendations to the annual appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) budgets for projected resource requirements.
• Provides a safe and healthy environment for youth and staff.
• Conducts regular safety, fire, health, and other required inspections to ensure a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment exists in the youth center and its' programs.
• Assists in developing marketing strategies to promote and publicize the youth program and increase awareness and participation.

Promotes youth programs, services, and activities through all available mediums.