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FITNESS SPECIALIST (CFL/FEP)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Summary

Fleet and Family Readiness is looking for the best and brightest to join our TEAM!!!  The Navy team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms by enhancing the qualify of life for Sailors, their families, and others in the Navy Community. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) covers a wide scope of operations providing Sailors and their families with the finest facilities, programs and activities to meet their recreational and social needs.  MWR programs encourage positive individual values, aids retention, and provides the physical, mental and social needs of a mobile Navy.  MWR program encompass Fitness & Sports, Deployed Forces Support, Recreation, Entertainment and Food & Beverage Operations.

For more information on Mid-Atlantic Region MWR programs visit http://www.navymwrmidlant.com

This position is located at Fitness & Sports, MWR, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach VA.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/06/2017 to 07/20/2017
Salary
$15.15 to - $15.15 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 03
Location
Naval Air Station Oceana, VA
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Not required - N/A
Relocation expenses reimbursed
NoN/A
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
VA-17-8932
Control number
473841200

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Duties

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Plans, markets and conducts ongoing fitness programs to provide conditioning for facility users.  Instructs individuals and groups in the proper conditioning and training for aerobic and muscular fitness, body composition and flexibility. Instructs patrons in the proper use of equipment and self-monitored progress by preparing written instructions and procedures for use of equipment and safety of all users. Incumbent plans, evaluates and ensures that the fitness program is meeting the physical development and fitness standards of authorized patrons.  Administers the fitness program, instruction on strength conditioning and instructing of fitness equipment.  The incumbent must have the ability to approach patrons on the fitness floor in order to provide training tips and correct unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques. Assists with the management of the fitness center with responsibility for opening and closing the facility, checking user ID cards, monitoring towel usage, and returning weights and other fitness material to the proper location.  Routinely inspects and cleans equipment, performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and coordinates for major repairs on equipment located in the center.  Periodically inspects and performs preventative maintenance on equipment. Provides information and instruction related to nutrition, cardiorespiratory and strength conditioning. Instructs fitness center users on proper and safe use of equipment and use of fitness resources.  Assists with designing and implementing fitness programs complying with established rules and regulations. As requested, designs and monitors unstructured individualized self-paced programs for users or assists users in developing their own program.  Conducts newcomers orientation or equipment orientation to classes to individuals or groups on a regular basis to military, family members, civilians, retirees, and others eligible to use the fitness facility.  May assist fitness instructors utilizing the facility. Provides administrative support to operate the facility as necessary. This may include but not limited to: registration of user privilege, waiver of liability forms, training schedules, development and use of computer software programs and other required records. Conducts inventories and maintains property accountability of equipment.  Assists in budget preparation and facility needs assessment by providing supporting data for inclusion in the overall annual budget requirements for the facility.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov
  • Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. 

Qualifications

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Position requires a Certified instructor/Trainer Certificate and have the ability to get certified as a Navy Exercise Leader in order to teach Command Fitness Leader Course. Must possess a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR certificate and First Aid certificate.
  • Education: Major study-general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation;recreation and parks leadership;wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g.senior citizens, institutional, etc.) or physical education. 
  • OR EXPERIENCE
    • At least two years of documented experience that demonstrates the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include specific training and understanding  of all forms of exercise, and nutrition and wellness, manage fitness and associated programs, wide range of fitness equipment including resistance and/or selectorized machines, computerized cardiovascular equipment and free weights.
    • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
      • Position has been designated Non-Critical sensitive.  As a position of trust and ITII position, employment is conditional on the successful competition of an Access National Agency Check (ANACI).
      • Must possess and maintain a current driver's license to drive a government vehicle in the performance of duties may be required.

Additional information

We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given.  The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.



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