Job opening: MWR Recreation Specialist (Physical Fitness)
Salary: $46 952 per year
Published at: Mar 08 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department of Navy Region Southwest (NRSW). The Athletics and Fitness Branch provides social and recreational facilities/programs to active duty and retired military personnel, their dependents, DoD civilian employees, and guests. The purpose of this position is to plan and carry out a comprehensive athletic program to include all fitness and sports activities to meet the needs of the eligible patrons.
Duties
Plans, organizes, and conducts a physical fitness program that provides conditioning programs for authorized patrons.
Instructs individuals and groups in the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
Conducts micro-fit testing, which includes measuring individuals aerobic capacities, their body fat percentage, recommended height/weight ratios, strength, flexibility, muscular endurance and blood pressure.
Works with various command representatives in developing and implementing physical fitness programs for military personnel.
Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self-monitored progress by preparing written instruction and procedures for the performance of work, use of equipment, safety and well-being of all involved.
May train/lead other employees in various recreation/physical fitness-related positions.
Registers students, collects fees, maintains attendance and appropriate accounting records.
Ensure all safety measures are observed.
Responsible for care of equipment and security of facilities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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.
- The work requires standing, sitting, walking and lifting 50 pounds or more while performing duties.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certification is required.
- Certification from a nationally recognized agency in the area of exercise science or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Qualifications
A minimum of three years experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program.
Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.
Education
- A degree from an accredited college/university in a related field may be substituted for two years of experience.
Contacts
- Address NAVBASE San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US
- Name: Lora Sanders-VanNoy
- Email: [email protected]
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