Job opening: Recreation Specialist - Fitness
Salary: $22 - 24 per hour
Published at: Oct 29 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The primary purpose of this position is to provide patrons with information and techniques for physical readiness through instruction and programs that support Navy standards. Incumbent must conduct an ongoing variety of fitness classes and set up individual fitness programs for patrons on fitness equipment, ensuring that the patron fully understands how to safely exercise and operate all fitness equipment.
Duties
Conducts an ongoing variety of fitness classes and set up individual fitness programs for patrons on various equipment and ensuring that the patron fully understand how to safely exercise and operate all equipment
Applies knowledge of fitness techniques and programs to provide a variety of fitness programs and instructions such as introduction to fitness, lifestyle changes, basic toning, circuit training, aerobic conditioning training
Recommends means for modifying cardiovascular risk factors, body fat and improving nutritional habits within guidelines recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Screen participants for cardiovascular risk factors prior to exercise via a medical history and health habits questionnaire Enforces all rules and regulations for the fitness center
Ensure the fitness programs are maintained in accordance with MWR and Navy regulations and instructions. Issue workout charts and other additional paperwork
Attends fitness meetings, workshops and seminars presented by the Fitness Manager and other outside organization. Keeps up to date on the latest training techniques and developments
Performs other duties as assigned
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.
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:
A Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine or a Health related field is desired, or two-years' experience within the health/fitness field and a high school diploma.
Employees must have current certification in each of the following when placed in the position: Personal training, Group exercise instructor, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid Certification.
Incumbent must have or obtain certification from the American College of Sports Medicine or The American Council on Exercise in personal training and group fitness within 6 months of placement in the position.
Must be able to competently and independently plan, develop and conduct a diversified fitness program through proper application of fitness principles, concepts and techniques that relate to the specific needs of the patrons and the interests of the military community at several locations
Extensive oral and written communications skills and ability to speak in public forums
Computer competency in Microsoft office: Word, Excel and Power Point
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors under varied weather conditions. This position is required to do considerable standing, bending, stooping, walking, pushing, climbing and lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
Must be available to work all operational hours
Education
A Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine or a Health related field is desired, or two-years' experience within the health/fitness field and a high school diploma.
Contacts
- Address NAVBASE Kitsap Bremerton
1103 Hunley RD
Bldg 94
Silverdale, WA 98315
US
- Name: NRNW NAF HRO
- Email: [email protected]
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