Sports Specialist NF-03

Department of the Army

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Full-time $46,773 – $46,774 Closes Aug 12, 2026

Summary

This position is located at MWR Sports Branch, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (Island of Oahu). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

  • Plans and administers an assigned segment of a sports program. Selects and emphasizes competitive sports activities to be offered. Assists in conducting clinics and seminarsto train coaches, officials and/or participants.
  • Schedules and publicizes tournaments, and other sports events. Solicits volunteer and paid services for activities.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of sports activities program objectives.
  • Develops program plans and requirements.
  • Arranges for necessary supplies, transportation, space, and services to accomplish scheduled sports activities.

Education

If using education to qualify for this position, all Professional Certificates and/or College and/or University Transcripts must be uploaded and provided at the time of the application package to receive consideration.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions – missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.

We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you’re tentatively qualified, we’ll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it’s later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position – so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status.

These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) If you are claiming any of the above eligibilities, your supporting documentation must be received at the time of application. Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status.

Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you’ll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense’s overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you’ll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

Required Documents

  • About Your
  • Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement.
  • For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
  • Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
  • We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
  • Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
  • Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
  • Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
  • The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  • Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  • Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED DA Form 3434 Proof of Marriage (if name is not on orders) PCS Orders Professional Certification
  • Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript **Note: DD214 must be Member 2 or Member 4 copy

About this role

The Sports Specialist NF-03 position with the Department of the Army is based in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. This position is located at MWR Sports Branch, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (Island of Oahu). The role pays $46,773 to $46,774 per year.

Day to day, the work involves plans and administers an assigned segment of a sports program. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Sports Specialist NF-03 position requires. It is graded at NF-03, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Sports Specialist NF-03 position with the Department of the Army in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $46,773 to $46,774 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on August 12, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Army
Job Type Full-time
Location Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Salary $46,773 – $46,774
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Aug 12, 2026
Posted Jun 12, 2026
Source ID O3NAFEW-26-12985555
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