About This Position
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Ramstein Youth Center, Ramstein AB, Germany.
This position does not offer logistical support. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information). Plans, organizes, implements, and provides specific instruction and training for cheerleading or dance for youth (ages 2 through 18) at Ramstein Air Base.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone.
Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/08/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment.
Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Qualifying Experience: Applicants must have instructional/training experience in which the applicant demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily at the pay band level of this position.
Applicants must have extensive experience and practices of a discipline in which they have instructed or a similar specialty area of instruction. Certification through an associated professional organization is preferred. Affiliation with local, national or similar organization for cross-cultural experiences is preferred. Must be able to lift 40 pounds or more and stand for long periods of time. Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification
Major Duties
Plans, organizes, implements, and provides specific instruction and training for dance (ages 2 through 18) at Ramstein Air Force Bases. Offers instruction at various levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. Total program must meet current Air Force Program requirements.
Coordinates planning and scheduling of all classes, programs, and events with instructional coordinator. Maintains accurate attendance records of participants in said programs. Acts as a liaison between the youth center and the participants/parents to enforce and explain operating procedures, class policies, and payment policies of the program.
Meets with parents quarterly or on an as-needed basis to discuss the current progress of their child. Responsible for setting up and taking down all support equipment at least 15 minutes prior to and after scheduled class time. Opens classroom to parents on request.
Develops specific curriculum guidelines for a particular program. Assists in training of subordinate instructors/staff in a particular program to ensure staff are meeting curriculum guidelines. Aides the coordinator of instructional classes in scheduling and event programming for at least one special youth related event, recital, or tournament per year.
Performs other duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12930870
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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.
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.
Additional Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Child Development Program will provide a 50% childcare fee discount for all CYP Training Instructors for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for the second child and any additional children will receive 15%. Training Instructors must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom and flex employees who average 15 hours a week.
Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information. Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required.
A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. Additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/08/2026 to receive consideration.
This job is open continuously and will remain open for 1 month. You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager will review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period.
This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.
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Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application: High School Diploma OR equivalent Letter of Recommendation, including contact information OR Reference Check contact information (2 required) Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License High School Diploma OR equivalent Letter of Recommendation, including contact information OR Reference Check contact information (2 required) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. 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 person's personal information before you submit your application.
You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.