About this role
Job SummaryThis position is that of a Sports Specialist (Cross Country/Track&Field Coach) in the Department of Physical Education and Athletics, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York.
QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education, licensing and specialized experience requirements. To qualify for a Sports Specialist (Cross Country/Track&Field) you must possess: At least at least 1 academic year of teaching Physical Education, Physical Fitness, or similar related courses, above the high school level (such as through academic instructions, student teaching, professional certification courses, presentations, etc.) or 1 full sports season of intercollegiate coaching experience in a variety of events groups, strength and conditioning as an Assistant Track & Field and/or Cross Country Coach at the NCAA Division I, II, or III or NAIA level. 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: Education & Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods. Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Oral Communications (*): Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listen to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesAs a Sports Specialist (Cross Country/Track & Field), you will be required to perform the duties of an Assistant Coach in the Academy's Track and Field Program. You will be responsible for the development and conduct of educational courses and programs, research, instruction and academic counseling of Midshipmen, and assuming a share of departmental and other academic responsibilities. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and experienced professional who works to support the Mission of the USMMA. They must be capable of adjusting to various work environments, physical demands, and schedules. They must be able to work well within the structure of the volleyball staff and must be a positive contributor.RequirementsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. TRIAL PERIOD: This is an Excepted Service position. This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted service position may be subject to a two-year trial period. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. NOTE: This is an Excepted Service appointment with an Initial Term Not-to-Exceed 13 months; however, each year with a satisfactory performance appraisal, the appointment may be extended for an additional year.