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Fitness Specialist

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
CNRMA JOINT Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Ft. Story N922 MWR Recreation
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Summary

This position is located in the Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Fleet Readiness Department in the Fitness/Sports and Deployed Support Department. The purpose of this position is to assist the Fitness Director to provide fitness training and education at the installation serviced. This position is located **JEBLC/FT. STORY ROCKWELL HALL GYM.**

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/29/2025 to 10/06/2025
Salary
$19.50 to - $21.50 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Virginia Beach, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
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
25-12797366
Control number
846854700

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 us 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 required 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 regulation. 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 classes to individuals or groups on a regular basis to military, family members, civilians, retirees, and other 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

  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must possess and maintain a current driver's license to drive a government vehicle in the performance of duties may be required.
  • Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.A qualified candidate possess the following:

  • Position requires a Certified Instriuctor/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.
ORExperience:
  • 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.

Education

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.

Additional information

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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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