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FITNESS ASSISTANT

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
MORALE WELFARE AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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Summary

Fitness Assistant -3 openings, up to 29 hrs/wk
Fitness Asst. basic hourly pay is $16.00/ hr
* Please see below for additional pay rates*
MUST HAVE CURRENT NCCA/DEAC CERTIFICATION
*Personal Training
- $17.00/ hr
Duties :

  • ensure proper use of the facility
  • safe operation of the equipment
  • provide expertise
Group/Classes Training.- $19.00/hr
Duties:
  • lead groups/ classes safely in related field of expertise (based on your certification)

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/26/2023 to 06/05/2023
Salary
$16 to - $16 per hour

Hourly Fitness Asst. pay rate listed above. *See additional rates of pay, in Summary Box for Personal Training, and Group/Class Training

Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Gulfport, MS
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
2
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23-11881549
Control number
712228100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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  • The employee will perform basic fitness orientation, identify and correct unsafe fitness techniques, supervise intramural sporting events, clean and maintain facility and equipment, and perform administrative duties as needed.
  • Greets customers and checks IDs to ensure only authorized patrons utilize the facility.
  • Ensures customers are aware of all regulations and rules are followed while utilizing the facility.
  • Sells products from pro shop area and ensures that funds are properly entered into the point of sale system. Prepares Daily Activity Report and deposits money for accounting.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties such as ensuring entry area is neat and clean at all times. May assist in cleaning restrooms, policing grounds, sweeping, mopping and emptying trash receptacles in facility.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must have current, accredited NCCA/DECA Personal Trainer or Group Fitness certification to be considered. Must be uploaded in Application at submission
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.

Qualifications

NCCA/ DECA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION IN PERSONAL TRAINING, OR GROUP FITNESS, IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

CERTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION UPON SUBMISSION, OR APPLICANT CANNOT BE REFERRED TO HIRING MANAGER FOR CONSIDERATION.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge of MWR policies, rules and res involving the work area.
  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports.
  • Knowledge of cash handling experience.
  • Knowledge of basic fitness, aquatics and sports principles.
  • Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment.
  • Skill in use of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Skill and ability to provide fitness aquatics and sports training.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
  • 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.
  • Social Security Card is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
  • 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.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

NCCA/ DECA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION IN PERSONAL TRAINING, OR GROUP FITNESS, IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

CERTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION UPON SUBMISSION, OR APPLICANT CANNOT BE REFERRED TO HIRING MANAGER FOR CONSIDERATION.

Additional information

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. 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.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

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 AFTER the closing date 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, skills and abilities (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. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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