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Training Instructor (ATHLETICS)

Department of the Army

U.S. Military Academy

United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS)

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About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valleys performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

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About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valleys performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

West Point, NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $88,005 - $114,413 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1712 Training Instruction

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number BRF260012 Control number 887555800

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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• Instructs preparatory school physical education and conditioning courses to prepare candidates for United States Military Academy admission.
• Coaches collegiate-level sports teams, assists with football and track, maintains athletic facilities, and acts as a recruitment liaison for prospects.
• Develops daily lesson plans and implements modern teaching and coaching methodologies, incorporating training aids to maximize student participation.
• Administers and prepares physical aptitude exams and fitness tests to evaluate and document candidates physical qualification for the Military Academy.
• Monitors recruited athlete performance across military training, academics, and physical education by collaborating with instructors and tactical officers.
• Maintains up-to-date performance databases and briefs the Director of Athletics on student-athlete progress, tracking development metrics.
• Participates in professional seminars and curriculum development committees to plan, evaluate, and revise physical education and intramural programs.
• Counsels student-athletes on academic, athletic, and school life adjustments while coordinating with department heads and maintaining testing records.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position may be subject to a two-year trial period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a full-time permanent appointment in the Excepted Service.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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.

Specialized Experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as work that involves experience and success in working with athletes, coaching, and teaching subjects in Physical Education.

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

• OR-

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.(NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) in the following five areas:

1. Knowledge of college football recruitment, player development, and working with/for institutions that participate in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)football at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level.

2. Ability to teach in a Physical Education program at a four-year college, junior college, or Preparatory School.

3. Mentorship of student-athletes across varying cultural and economic backgrounds.

4. Ability to supervise military or civilian personnel, scheduling athletic events, managing a budget, maintaining supply and accountability of assigned equipment and property.

5. Demonstrated Academic Achievement.

Education

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please submit your foreign education evaluation with your application.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Two-year trial period may be required, during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 32 - Training position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
• If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• This position is not eligible for regular, and recurring telework. This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework". Situational telework is sometimes also referred to as episodic, intermittent, unscheduled, or ad-hoc telework. Situational telework is approved on a case-by-case basis, where the hours worked were not part of a previously approved, ongoing, and regular telework schedule.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application package will be made to determine your eligibility, qualifications and quality ranking for this position. Your application package (Cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, academic transcripts, references, and narrative addressing the five KSAs.) will be evaluated by a faculty search committee and final selection will be made via interview by the selecting official.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

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All applicants are required to submit a complete application package.

Application packages must include:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

• Your Curriculum Vitae or resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages and will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• If your resume includes a personal photos, headshots or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and will result in immediate removal from the selection process.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

3. Academic Transcript(s)

• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
• If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
• For additional information see: Transcripts and Licenses.
• This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

4. List of three (3) References

5. Narrative addressing each five knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:

1. If you are a current Army employee serving on a permanent excepted service appointment, your application MUST include the document(s) which prove your eligibility such as a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The Proof of Eligibility document describes what document(s) are required to prove your eligibility.

• Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

2. You MUST submit documents verifying your veterans preference or military spouse preference if you are claiming these preferences. These documents may include, but are not limited to:

• For Military Spouse Preference (MSP) claims you must submit a copy of your sponsors Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, Marriage Certificate, and MSP PPP Checklist.
• Proof of Military Service & Veteran Status: Submit your DD-214 (Member-4 copy showing character of service), VA Civil Service Preference Letter, and SF-15 (If claiming 10-point preference), and/or active duty mobilization/demobilization orders as applicable.

3. If you are currently serving on active duty:

• A statement of service from your unit commanding officer (CO) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. A certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification. 5 USC 2108a:(2)
• If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
• For more information about Veterans Preference, please click this link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents Section above and your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/09/2026 to receive consideration. It is required that you include your first and last name on all documents.

Application packages must include:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

3. Academic Transcript(s)

4. List of three (3) References

5. Narrative addressing each five knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

6. Your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if you are a current permanent Army employee.

7. Copy of Sponsors PCS order, marriage certificate/license, and PPP MSP Checklist if claiming Military Spouse PPP preference.

8. Verification of Veteran status, DD214 {Which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter as applicable and/or Activation/ Deactivation orders.

9. A statement of service from your unit commanding officer (CO) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.

In order to receive full consideration.

Submit your complete application package to the following (Electronic submissions required):

United States Military Academy Preparatory School

Anthony Diange

Email: anthony.diange@westpoint.edu

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

Next steps

Requests for further information may be submitted to:

Anthony Diange

United States Military Academy Preparatory School

950 Reynolds Road

West Point, NY 10996

Phone: 845-938-1961

Email: anthony.diange@westpoint.edu

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

All applicants are required to submit a complete application package.

Application packages must include:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

• Your Curriculum Vitae or resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages and will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• If your resume includes a personal photos, headshots or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and will result in immediate removal from the selection process.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

3. Academic Transcript(s)

• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
• If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
• For additional information see: Transcripts and Licenses.
• This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

4. List of three (3) References

5. Narrative addressing each five knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:

1. If you are a current Army employee serving on a permanent excepted service appointment, your application MUST include the document(s) which prove your eligibility such as a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The Proof of Eligibility document describes what document(s) are required to prove your eligibility.

• Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

2. You MUST submit documents verifying your veterans preference or military spouse preference if you are claiming these preferences. These documents may include, but are not limited to:

• For Military Spouse Preference (MSP) claims you must submit a copy of your sponsors Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, Marriage Certificate, and MSP PPP Checklist.
• Proof of Military Service & Veteran Status: Submit your DD-214 (Member-4 copy showing character of service), VA Civil Service Preference Letter, and SF-15 (If claiming 10-point preference), and/or active duty mobilization/demobilization orders as applicable.

3. If you are currently serving on active duty:

• A statement of service from your unit commanding officer (CO) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. A certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification. 5 USC 2108a:(2)
• If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
• For more information about Veterans Preference, please click this link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents Section above and your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/09/2026 to receive consideration. It is required that you include your first and last name on all documents.

Application packages must include:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

3. Academic Transcript(s)

4. List of three (3) References

5. Narrative addressing each five knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

6. Your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if you are a current permanent Army employee.

7. Copy of Sponsors PCS order, marriage certificate/license, and PPP MSP Checklist if claiming Military Spouse PPP preference.

8. Verification of Veteran status, DD214 {Which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter as applicable and/or Activation/ Deactivation orders.

9. A statement of service from your unit commanding officer (CO) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.

In order to receive full consideration.

Submit your complete application package to the following (Electronic submissions required):

United States Military Academy Preparatory School

Anthony Diange

Email: anthony.diange@westpoint.edu

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

Next steps

Requests for further information may be submitted to:

Anthony Diange

United States Military Academy Preparatory School

950 Reynolds Road

West Point, NY 10996

Phone: 845-938-1961

Email: anthony.diange@westpoint.edu

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

U.S. Military Academy

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

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Summary

About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valleys performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

West Point, NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $88,005 - $114,413 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 1712 Training Instruction

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number BRF260012 Control number 887555800

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