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MWR Fitness Specialist Physical Readiness Support

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
NRSW Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach N922
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Summary

This position is located within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department of Navy Region Southwest (NRSW). Fitness and recreational programs and activities are provided to active duty, retirees, reservists, and their dependents and authorized civilian personnel.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/08/2025 to 01/13/2025
Salary
$45,387 to - $45,909 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fit Stop Fitness Center
Seal Beach, CA
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
Full-time - 35-40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-12664512
Control number
827414300

Duties

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To oversee the function of all fitness programs ensuring safety, quality, implementation and promotion. Including but not limited to; Microfit testing, new program design, group exercise classes, interdepartmental development of fitness, working with special projects within the installation and special events. (i.e., certification workshops, health fairs, extracurricular activities.)

Manages and supervises the day-to-day operation of the fitness center. Inspects and maintains equipment and facility in accordance with all established Navy and industry operational guidelines/standards. Ensures all repairs and maintenance of furniture, fixtures and equipment are completed in a timely manner.

Supervises appropriate staff to include NF-0189-02 Recreation Assistants and/or NF-0188-03 Fitness Instructors. Oversees actions of frontline staff and contract instructors. Responsible for training, supervising and scheduling staff. Interviews and prepares necessary paperwork for approval for hiring personnel. Evaluates employee performance, initiates appropriate disciplinary action and recommends other pertinent personnel actions.

Develops, coordinates, implements and continually modifies a comprehensive group exercise program consisting of a variety of class. Ensures that all classes are taught in a safe and effective manner. Provides technical guidance to fitness instructors when necessary. Designs, organizes and carries out special events and health promotion projects in collaboration with fitness contractors and/or other installation staff. Provides information publicity releases and coordinates with marketing professionals to maximize participation.

Assists with developing annual budget requirements assigned areas. Analyzes financial data, reviews budget and submits reports and recommendations. Monitors all program revenue and expenses in areas of responsibility. Ensures reports and records are properly submitted. Submits completed Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) purchase orders för equipment, parts, supplies and service contracts for approval.

Creates and oversees a variety of exercise and wellness programs to include safe and beneficial exercise prescriptions cardiovascular fitness, weight loss, strength conditioning and flexibility. Ensures prescriptions are in accordance with American College or Sports Medicine guidelines. Identifies cardiovascular risk factors and other limiting conditions via medical health history questionnaires. Refers patrons to medical personnel when necessary. Supervises, instructs and demonstrates the proper and safe operation of exercise equipment.

Ensures staff is properly trained in the use of cardiovascular fitness machines and strength training equipment. Monitors information given to patrons for accuracy.

Oversees contract fitness instructors. Interacts and communicates with Navy Region Southwest MWR contracting office and payroll on behalf of the contractors. Complies with EEO policies and communicates support of these policies with subordinates. Assures quality in determining selections, assignments, training, promotions, qualifications, discipline and awards to employees.

Research and/or creates educational materials for the bulletin boards, ensuring all information is current and meets ACSM or ACE standards.

Checks equipment periodically and reports any damage to MWR Maintenance for repair.

Checks areas which fall under cleaning contract for quality assurance and adherence to the agreement of contract schedule, Reports any discrepancies to contractor's Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Prepares end of the month reports and pay sheets for contractors. Reconciles utilization and payments for classes.

Must exercise tact, good manners, diplomacy and courtesy when assisting clients and dealing with fellow employees.

Presents fitness division information to the command on a regular basis.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the following certifications: Navy Certifications of NOFFs, Mission Nutrition, and Command Fitness Leader (CFL)

Qualifications

Certification from a nationally recognized agency such as the American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, or Cooper Clinic for Aerobic Research in the area of exercise science or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment. *
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification is required. *
Knowledge of various strength training machines and cardiovascular fitness equipment Ability and knowledge to perform minor repairs and maintenance of exercise equipment.

Minimum of one year experience conducting graded exercise test on a stationary bike or treadmill with a heart monitor, pet-forming body composition, flexibility and strength assessments. One-year experience counseling otherwise healthy individuals on their results and recommending fitness and lifestyle changes to make healthy changes. Able to assess and write individualized exercise prescriptions based on individual needs of each patient. referred by their medical provider, including but not limited to, permanently wounded active-duty military, orthopedically injured, cardiac rehab and chronic weight management patients.

Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of all programs and 10 make recommendations for improving or correcting them.

Ability to develop and customize presentations and address groups. Ability to speak to individuals/groups regarding fitness and lifestyle modification is required

Ability to maintain records and reports, follow verbal and instructions, and communicate effectively with others.

* Required by Navy Personnel Command Navy Fitness Standards (Draft) and Department of Defense Fitness Program.

Education

  • Certification from a nationally recognized agency such as the American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, or Cooper Clinic for Aerobic Research in the area of exercise science or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment. *
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification is required. *

Additional information

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 Region Mid-Atlantic 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 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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