MWR Fitness Specialist

Apply for the MWR Fitness Specialist role at Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR).

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, Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach.

• Group Exercise
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  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.
• CFL/FEP Outreach
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  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.
• General
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  Provides certified personal training services to all eligible patrons. Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self‑monitored progress. 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 Nutritional Command Fitness Leader Course and other CNIC Headquarters supported/endorsed programs.

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
• Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• The work requires standing, sitting, walking and lifting 50 pounds or more while performing duties.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator, Blood‑borne Pathogen Training, and Navy Basic Fitness certification is required within 60 days of hire.
• Fitness Instructor, personal trainer, or certification from an accredited health/fitness organization and professional competence in the physical activity program or area.

• 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 which meets the needs of the participating community.
• Skill and ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes.
• Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals.
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