Job Summary

Position is with Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Youth Sports & Fitness at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Mission and weather essential. A $14,250 relocation incentive is available for this position. Please see Additional Information section for details. CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 25% for each additional child. Eligible applicants who apply by April 28th may be sent first for consideration.

Job Description

A $14,250 relocation incentive is available for this position. Please see Additional Information section for details. Eligible applicants who apply on or before April 28th may be sent first for consideration. Additional referrals will be sent at management's request. Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: A bachelor's degree or higher in exercise physiology, exercise Science, kinesiology, physical education, or other fitness-related disciplines OR All of the following equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level: 1. Experience in the application of fitness principles, concepts, and techniques gained through the delivery of a comprehensive group fitness program. 2. Experience or education demonstrating the knowledge of basic health and nutrition concepts. 3. Experience training coaches or other professionals (i.e., teachers, caregivers, fitness instructors) in the proper application of sports or fitness techniques. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Highly qualified candidates will possess experience in the planning, evaluation, or delivery of a fitness program or curriculum specifically for children or youth; or at least 12 semester hours in college coursework directly related to children or youth (i.e., PE for children, motor skills development, childhood development, early/elementary/secondary education, health/nutrition for children, child/adolescent psychology, etc.). Applicants that possess highly preferred criteria may be sent first for consideration.