Recreation Specialist (Fitness Specialist)

About the role

This position is located in the Sports and Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department. Incumbent serves as a Fitness instructor, personal trainer or group fitness instructor and may perform one or a combination of the following functions within the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch: Group Exercise, Command Fitness Leader (CFL) Outreach, and Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach.

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 involved.
• 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, which includes 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.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must possess a primary certification from an accredited* health/fitness organization, or a certification from a commercial/industry health/fitness organization.
• Work includes lifting up to 40 lbs. unassisted. Incumbent may lift heavier weight, but with assistance. considerable amount of standing and exercise demonstrations are required.
• Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; or physical education.
• In addition, group fitness instructors must possess approved certification in the specific physical activity program in which they instruct (e.g., yoga, cardio dance, etc.).
• Incumbent must possess and maintain: • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification • Automated External Defibrillator Certification • Blood-borne Pathogen Training
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 60 days of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of exercise principles and health promotion sufficient to design, deliver, and evaluate safe, effective fitness programs.
• Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility standards, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.
• Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced program in the recreation specialty area which meets the needs of the participating community.
• Skill and ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to competently and independently carry out fitness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to satisfy specific needs of the community to be served.
• Ability to independently conduct fitness assessments and execute individualized exercise programs.
• Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Benefits

• No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

$19.50 - $21 per hour

Schedule

Full-time