MWR Sports Specialist (Fitness)

Responsibilities

• Designs, supervises, coaches, and instructs a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of the fitness facility.
• Provides fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes.
• Prepares written instruction and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety, and well-being of all participants.
• Provides instruction on the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
• Conducts fitness testing, including measuring aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
• Works with various command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.
• Provides certified personal training and group exercise services to active duty military as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
• Assists with the instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness-related general military training.
• Assists patrons on the fitness floor by providing training tips to prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques.
• Provides certified personal training services to all eligible patrons.
• Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self-monitored progress, including preparing written instructions and procedures for safety and well-being.
• Assists customers by providing general fitness information, instruction on proper use of fitness equipment, and program information.
• Ensures fitness spaces and equipment are clean and maintained; performs basic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Trains and leads other employees in various recreation and physical fitness-related positions.
• Prepares and analyzes functional area-specific reports.
• Stays current with the latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction.
• Assists with marketing and promotion of fitness programs.
• Assists the Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition Command Fitness Leader Course, and other CNIC Headquarters supported/endorsed programs.