HOLISTIC HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

About the Position: Serves as the program coordinator for the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program, including the H2F Human Performance Team, serving Soldiers assigned to 06-level subordinate commands within the United States Army. The program coordinator must have a general understanding of kinesiology, dietetics and nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cognitive performance, and strength and conditioning.

Major duties

• Evaluates, analyzes, researches, and implements program guidance for the H2F program tovalidate current and future requirements.
• Conducts both short and long term planning for coordination and management to maintain program dynamics and evolving technologies.
• Conducts analysis, supports and conducts research on human performance.
• Coordinates with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and pertinent Army Commands on the development of research proposals and focus areas.
• Conducts education via briefings, classes, seminars, and/or workshops on topics from the physical and nonphysical readiness domains of the H2F System with particular emphasis on human performance.
• Conducts group and individual human performance consultations and oversight for medically cleared and/or supervised individuals to include cardiovascular, strength, power, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and cognitive performance.
• Serves as the supervisor of the H2F Human Performance Team, consisting of ten or more Department of Army (DA) civilians and military personnel.
• May serve as a COR or ACOR to evaluate performance of personal services contractors providing a variety of services to the H2F program.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and education requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the results of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Leadership Project Management Strategic Thinking Basic Requirement for Holistic Health and Fitness Program Director: Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which includes: (1) coordinating the Health and Fitness program, including developing evidence-based practices and policies; (2) analyzing mission requirements; researching and interpreting guidance; (3) reviewing and updating programs for safety and effectiveness; (4) managing a human performance enhancement program and/or instructing on readiness domains. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Special Note for Military Members MILITARY RETIREES: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement ** unless the following conditions have been met: the Secretary concerned authorizes the appointment; or the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 5305; or a state of national emergency exists]. MILITARY SEPARATED (NON-RETIREE): Military members may be appointed while on terminal leave, before the effective date of their military separation. Applications will only be accepted from members of the Armed Forces that indicate they are immediately appointable within 120 days.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/