Sports Specialist; Fitness Instructor

Summary

This position is located in the Sports and Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Great Lakes, Illinois. 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.

• 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.

• 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 in order 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 by preparing written instructions and procedures for the performance of work, use of equipment, safety and well‑being of all involved.
• 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/leads other employees in various recreation/physical fitness‑related positions.
• Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.
• Stays current with latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction.
• Assists with marketing and promotion of fitness programs.
• Assists 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.

• 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.
• You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Will work various shifts to include weekdays, weekends, holidays/special events: mornings, afternoons and evening shifts.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ‑compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

• 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.
• Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced program in the recreation specialty area…