Fitness Specialist

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Qualifications

The three elements below sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as a fitness instructor/personal trainer instructor: a) high School diploma or equivalent; and b) fitness instructor, personal trainer or certification from a NCCA accredited health/fitness organization*; and c) 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: a) a high school diploma or equivalent; and b) a primary certification from an accredited health/fitness organization All certifications must be included in the application): Additional qualifications necessary for this position: Professional competence in the physical activity program or area. Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair. 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. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). 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. Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals. 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. Work requires lifting, pushing, pulling, recurring bending, stooping, stretching, twisting and utilizing all major muscle groups in demonstrating physical fitness techniques, equipment and teaching group exercise classes in a frequently hot/humid environment.