The purpose of this position is to plan and administer a comprehensive and diverse year round total fitness program consisting of self-directed and unit-level type programs and activities. Programs include DoD Fit Standard compliance, Physical Readiness programming, Organized Fitness Programming, equipment procurement and inventory control oversight Sets standards, provide vision and serves as a model for fitness programs Navy-wide. Typical work week is Mon-Fri 0730-1630 with some evening and/or weekends to provide quality assurance and assistance with programs. Incumbent supervises Recreation Specialists (Fitness/Trainers) and Recreation Assistant college interns (when on staff) and volunteers. Responsibilities include training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating all employees within the fitness department. Incumbent will conduct interviews and recommend selection of all new hires within the fitness department, initiate appropriate disciplinary action, hear and resolve employee complaints. Incumbent be able to set priorities, develop, execute and evaluate a comprehensive fitness program annual calendar and establish schedules for work completion.

Conditions of employment

Successful completions of National Agency (NACI) background check required. Work involves frequent walking, standing and occasional lifting of objects that exceed 50 pounds in weight. Occasional travel to other facilities/installations required. Incumbent’s schedule may vary, inclusive of weekend and evening hours in accordance with the requirement of the program at hand.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, or Fitness or Nutrition Sciences is desirable or three (3) years’ experience in a fitness facility. Must possess a current fitness certification from an accredited certifying health and fitness organization, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid certifications or be able to obtain within 60 days of being appointed to the position. Certified as a Command Fitness Leader and experience planning and programming fitness activities. Must be proficient with computer technology and use of basic software such as Microsoft Office, and be willing to learn and operate other software i.e. timekeeping/accounting/POS system/RECTRAC/Inventory control system and others as needed. Knowledge and experience with general business principles for financial planning/reporting and an understanding of the Department of Navy process and methods for Non-appropriated and Appropriated funds preferred.  Experience executing and providing input to an operational budget. Ability to demonstrate both verbally and in writing the preparation of reports, written controls, program justification, program evaluations, and ability to communicate in front of a large group of people.

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 KSAs related to the job requirements.  Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.  Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.