Job opening: SUPERVISORY RECREATION SPECIALIST (Fitness Program Director)
Salary: $28 - 34 per hour
Published at: Nov 03 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Incumbent has oversight of the Fitness, Sports, and Aquatics programs at the installation. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and administer a comprehensive, year-round fitness, recreational sports, and aquatics program, and the associated facilities used in conducting these programs.
Duties
A. Program Management (includes but not limited to): 65%
Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and manages a diverse and comprehensive fitness,
sports, and aquatics program, within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at
higher organizational levels, to include related facilities (e.g., group exercise classes; self directed
fitness sports, and aquatics programs; aquatics programs; incentive programs; special
events; intramural, extramural and varsity sports; instructional programs; and awareness and
education programs).
Coordinates with city, state, other military bases, and pertinent organizations in establishing a
well-rounded fitness and sports program and to effectively promote all aspects of
health/wellness to the community.
Coordinates with base organizations to ensure fitness advisory members are assigned and the
bylaws and philosophy of fitness programs are thoroughly understood.
Conducts meetings and hosts collaborated events/educational seminars/information fairs, etc.
Maintains records of command participation and determines the winner of individual and base
awards and makes arrangements for presentations.
Interprets considerable data relating to program trends, costs, problems, and needs; refines or
modifies program methods and techniques based on findings.
Prepares appropriated fund (APF) and NAF budgets, which include the expenditures required to
conduct the fitness, sports and aquatics programs (categories A and B).
Monitors contract services and properly performs quality assessment and evaluation (QAE)
responsibilities.
Completes local needs assessments and/or local surveys annually to determine customer needs
and incorporates these finding into the annual program plan.
Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional advertising, commercial
sponsorship, and publicity strategies.
Assists local Command Fitness Leaders (CFL) in conducting and administering safe and proper
Physical Readiness Tests.
Solicits, interviews, selects, and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and
specialty programs.
Maintains appropriate records and submits deserving volunteers for recognition through the base
volunteer recognition program.
Reviews research publications and health journals to ensure currency in methodology and
philosophy in the area of health and fitness (e.g., exercise physiology, life-style management,
nutrition, and physical conditioning).
Ensures the program meets or exceeds industry standards as established by governmental and
private organizations such as the Cooper Institute, Presidents Council on Physical Fitness,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Defense (DoD), American
College of Sports Medicine, etc.
B. Facility Management (includes but not limited to): 10%
Coordinates the use and maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities, which may include but is
not limited to, gymnasium(s), fitness center(s), tennis court(s), swimming pool(s), softball
field(s), jogging track(s), football field(s) and soccer field(s) to accommodate the comprehensive
installation fitness, aquatics, and sports programs.
Coordinates with and assists engineers on requirements related to construction of all new indoor and
outdoor fitness and athletic facilities. Coordinates with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and
other base agencies (e.g., Safety Office) regarding requirements for maintenance and repair of fitness,
sports and aquatic facilities and purchase and installation of new equipment.
Develops a five-year facility improvement program to maintain a state of the art program, prepares
construction plans for renovations/additions or expansion and submits work orders for all minor
construction projects from inception to completion.
Ensures inventory control of all property, equipment and supplies to protect government assets and
determines replacement requirements levels.
Takes timely and appropriate action to comply with safety, fire and environmental directions and
ensures safe, healthy, contemporary, comfortable, and adequate facilities.
C. Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
Directs work to be accomplished by a staff that includes Fitness Coordinator, Sports Coordinator,
Aquatics Coordinator, Fitness Facility Coordinator, Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor and other
subordinate staff.
Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective
action(s) as necessary.
Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of
discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.
Requirements
- 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.
- Work is primarily sedentary in nature. The work may require physical exertion such as long periods of standing,
walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activity, or lifting of heavy items up to
45lbs.
- Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required
- Must be able to work varied work schedules to include split days off, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certification.
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:
Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts and techniques that govern physical fitness
programs which includes knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight
loss/control, cardiovascular endurance, exercise requirements and projected results.
Knowledge of bio-mechanics, fitness testing and exercise prescription supplemented with a
knowledge of proper procedures in the use of strength training equipment, nutrition, exercise,
physical fitness programming and testing equipment.
Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that
includes a variety of fitness and aquatics activities and individual and team sports.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness.
Knowledge of military physical fitness standards and testing procedures.
Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors that impact training, performance and
recovery of individuals and team sports.
Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Knowledge of CNIC's EEO policy and procedures.
Knowledge of NAF and/or APF budgeting processes including ability to prepare budgets.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Knowledge of safety, fire and environmental regulations and procedures.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
Skill in developing and adapting new methods, approaches and procedures for the most effective
management of a fitness program.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education
Per DoD MWR Fitness Standards (issued 21 July 2016) this is a supervisory position responsible for total
facility oversight including operation, programming and staffing. While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a
combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as program
director:
a) professional certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) accredited health/fitness organization;
b) competency in business and the design and delivery of exercise programs; and
c) at least three years of experience in the fitness industry/field for civilian personnel.e a positive education requirement.
Contacts
- Address Dam Neck Annex - Navy NAF HRO
1200 Fechteler Road
Norfolk, VA 23505
US
- Name: CNRMA NAF HRO
- Email: [email protected]
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