Fitness Specialist

About the Role

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non‑Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NBK Bremerton.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes.
• Design, supervise, coach, and instruct a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of fitness facilities.
• Assist with fitness and MWR events such as competitions, challenges, and races.
• Instruct patrons on proper equipment use and self‑monitored progress, preparing written instructions and procedures for safety and well‑being.
• Provide training tips on the fitness floor to prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques.
• Deliver instructions on conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility.
• Conduct fitness testing, measuring aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
• Stay current with latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction.
• Conduct fitness orientation classes, including facility tours, rules review, and introductions to cardiovascular, free‑weight, and resistance machines.
• Establish and review event schedules, set up gymnasiums/facilities/playing fields for fitness events, and ensure adherence to regulations and safety procedures.
• Provide certified group‑exercise services to active‑duty military as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
• Assist with instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and other fitness‑related military training.
• Collaborate with command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.
• Support the Fitness Director/Coordinator with outreach and implementation of Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition/Command Fitness Leader Courses, and other CNIC‑supported programs.
• Ensure facilities and sporting fields are open/closed as scheduled, monitor security, and circulate among patrons to assist with equipment use and maintain order.
• Maintain athletic playing surfaces, clean and maintain equipment/facilities, manage inventory, and perform general janitorial duties to keep interior spaces clean and orderly.
• Make minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assist with outdoor maintenance.
• Report and record maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions that cannot be repaired in‑house.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal training, group fitness, or equivalent primary certification from an NCCA‑accredited health/fitness organization, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Optional: Certification in a specific physical activity program (e.g., yoga, cardio dance) from a commercial/industry health/fitness organization.
• Within 60 days of hire, must possess or obtain:
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification
  • Automated External Defibrillator Certification
  • Blood‑borne Pathogen Training
  • Navy Basic Fitness Certification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.
• Skill in planning and carrying out enhanced recreation programs that meet community needs.
• Ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to independently execute fitness programs using appropriate principles, concepts, and techniques.
• Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and recommend programs based on fitness goals.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, technically sound reports related to branch work.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, bend, stoop, stretch, twist, and use major muscle groups while demonstrating techniques and teaching classes, often in hot/humid environments.

Education

A minimum of a high‑school diploma or equivalent is required. All proof of education must be uploaded at the time of applying.

Additional Information

• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund