Supervisory Recreation Specialist – Sports Coordinator
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
This job in plain English
This is a full-time, permanent supervisory job as a Sports Coordinator at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is part of the Navy's Commander, Navy Installations Command, in the non-appropriated fund (NAF) fitness, sports, and deployed forces support branch, which is funded by base recreation income rather than tax dollars. The job includes supervising staff and working some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.
What you would do
- Plans and runs sports programs for military, civilians, contractors, and dependents.
- Inspects and maintains athletic facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- Plans and leads conditioning sessions, clinics, and training seminars.
- Updates intramural sports rules and officiates or keeps score for athletic programs.
- Plans tournaments and leagues, and tracks costs, inventories, and participant counts.
- Directs, assigns work to, and reviews the annual performance of assigned staff.
Do you qualify for NF-4?
With experience: The announcement lists at least three years of experience in the sports industry as one of several ways to qualify, and it can be combined with one other listed item. It does not state a separate experience requirement tied to a grade level.
With education: Preferred options are a four-year degree in sports administration or a related field, or professional certification from a sports governing body. A combination of two of these options may qualify you.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid state driver's license, or the ability to obtain one
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, which you must maintain
- Blood-borne Pathogen Certificate, within 90 days of hire
- Navy Basic Fitness Certification, within 90 days of hire
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, limited to 2 pages, showing experience and skills for this job
- Proof of education and licenses, such as college transcripts
- Notice of separation, if claiming DoD NAF priority consideration
- Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference
- DD-214 Member-4 page, if claiming veterans' preference
- Most recent SF-50 or PAR, if you are or were a federal employee
- Completed online application questionnaire
How you will be rated: Your resume is checked to see if you meet the eligibility and qualification rules, then rated on your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) using set criteria. The best qualified applicants go to the hiring manager, and interviews may be held.
Tips for this job:
- Describe your experience clearly and specifically in your resume, and keep it to 2 pages or less.
- Include college transcripts and proof of any licenses, such as CPR or First Aid certification.
- If you claim veterans' or spouse preference, attach the required forms, such as the DD-214 or PCS orders.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, permanent. The job requires an uncommon tour of duty that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Conditions of employment:
- Must pass records and background checks
- Must pass the E-Verify employment eligibility check
- Uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required
- Must be able to lift objects up to 45 pounds
- May work with hazardous materials such as cleaning agents and gas
- Starting May 7, 2025, base access requires a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID
- Drug-Free Federal Workplace; illegal drug use can lead to removal
- Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent U.S. residence may be ineligible
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $29.00 – $32.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- Recreation Specialist (0188)
- Announcement
- 27-13104457
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