About the opportunity
Serves as the program coordinator for the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program, including the H2F Human Performance Team, serving Soldiers assigned to O6-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 include evaluating, analyzing, researching, and implementing program guidance; conducting short- and long-term planning; coordinating with the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and Army Commands; conducting education and training sessions; supervising a team of ten or more Department of the Army civilians and military personnel; and potentially serving as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR).
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $90,925 to $118,204 per year
- Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives or student loan repayment may be offered
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized
- Potential foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters and home leave
- Access to standard federal employee benefits and working conditions
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold a 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
- Must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service
- Specialized experience includes coordinating health and fitness programs, analyzing mission requirements, reviewing and updating programs for safety and effectiveness, and managing human performance enhancement programs
- Must be able to successfully complete the USA Hire Assessments and meet cut score requirements
Required documents
- A resume of two pages or less containing required employment and hours details
- Transcripts if substituting education for experience
- License or certification if required for the position
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
- Cover letter (optional)
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 23, 2026
- Application closing date: October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create a new one
- Complete the online application questionnaire and required assessments
- Upload a two-page resume and all necessary supporting documents such as transcripts
- Review your complete application package and submit it through USAJOBS by the deadline
Additional information
- The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months
- Position requires a 1-year probationary period
- Military retirees are subject to appointment restrictions within 180 days after retirement unless specific conditions are met
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) entitlements may be considered taxable by the IRS
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced health science professionals or fitness program managers seeking an impactful leadership role within military human performance optimization.
- Candidates possessing specialized experience in coordinating health programs, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and applying evidence-based readiness practices.
- U.S. citizens looking for a stable federal civilian career opportunity located in South Korea with relocation support.
What should you think carefully about?
- The application window is extremely short, lasting only one week from October 23 to October 30, 2026.
- Resumes are strictly capped at a maximum of two pages, requiring concise and targeted professional history reporting.
- Requires relocating to Pyeongtaek, South Korea, for an initial 36-month overseas tour, along with successfully passing the USA Hire Assessments.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for mid-to-senior career health and fitness professionals aiming to transition into federal service or international defense human performance management. It provides substantial leadership experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating large-scale wellness initiatives within an overseas military environment.
Our take
U.S. citizens with the required health science education and specialized managerial experience who are prepared for an overseas assignment in South Korea should apply immediately before the tight deadline.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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