Job opening: Sports Specialist (Fitness Instructor)
Salary: $20 - 22 per hour
Published at: Oct 28 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
MWR Great Lakes, IL
This position is located in the Sports and Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Great Lakes, Illinois. Incumbent serves as a Fitness instructor, personal trainer or group fitness instructor and may perform one or a combination of the following functions within the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch: Group Exercise, Command Fitness Leader (CFL) Outreach, and Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach.
Duties
Group Exercise (includes but not limited to):
Requirements
- Will work various shifts to include weekdays, weekends, holidays/special events: mornings, afternoons and evening shifts.
- 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.
- You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
- A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
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:
Ability to competently and independently carry out fitness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to satisfy specific needs of the community to be served.
Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced program in the recreation specialty area which meets the needs of the participating community.
Skill and ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes.
Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.
Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Ability to prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
High school diploma or equivalent
Fitness instructor, personal trainer or certification from an accredited health/fitness organization
AND
Professional competence in the physical activity program or area.
The two elements below sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as a group fitness instructor:
Primary approved certification from an accredited health/fitness organization
AND
Approved certification in the physical activity or program area.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Contacts
- Address NAVSTA Great Lakes
2601 E Paul Jones Street
Great Lakes, IL 60088
US
- Name: CNRMA NAF HRO
- Email: [email protected]
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