MWR Fitness Instructor

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Fallon, NV

13d

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch within Fleet Readiness, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The instructor serves as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, or group fitness instructor and may perform one or more functions, including Group Exercise, Command Fitness Leader (CFL) Outreach, and Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach. For Group Exercise, the instructor designs, supervises, coaches, and teaches group exercise programs inside and outside the fitness facility; provides training and programming to groups of varying sizes; prepares written instructions and procedures concerning work, equipment use, safety, and participant well-being; and provides instruction on conditioning and training programs. The instructor conducts fitness testing and works with command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel. For CFL/FEP Outreach, the instructor provides certified personal training and group exercise services to active-duty military as specified in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction. The instructor may assist with the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness-related general military training, and helps patrons on the fitness floor avoid unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques. In general duties, the instructor provides certified personal training to eligible patrons, explains equipment use and fitness programming, maintains clean fitness spaces and equipment, and performs basic equipment maintenance and repair. The instructor may train or lead other recreation and physical fitness employees, prepare and analyze functional-area reports, keep current with fitness programming ideas, support program marketing and promotion, and assist the Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with NOFFS, Mission Nutrition, the Command Fitness Leader Course, and other CNIC Headquarters-supported or endorsed programs.

Requirements

Ability to independently carry out fitness programs using recreation principles, concepts, and techniques to meet community needs.
Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced recreation specialty program that meets the needs of the participating community.
Ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes.
Knowledge of safe fitness equipment use and operation, facility operations, and basic equipment maintenance and repair.
Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and recommend fitness programs based on fitness goals.
Skill using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, technically sound work-related reports.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must be able to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
Must be able to lift and move equipment as needed.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification, Blood Borne Pathogens certification, and Navy Basic Fitness Certification within 60 days of hire.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must meet federal suitability requirements and satisfactorily complete a background investigation.

Responsibilities

Design, supervise, coach, and instruct group exercise programs inside and outside the fitness facility.
Provide fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes.
Prepare written work instructions and procedures addressing equipment use, safety, and participant well-being.
Provide instruction on conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility.
Conduct fitness testing, including measurements of aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
Work with command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.
Provide certified personal training and group exercise services to active-duty military in accordance with the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
Assist with instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness-related general military training.
Provide fitness-floor patrons with training tips to help prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques.
Provide certified personal training services to eligible patrons and explain fitness equipment use and programming.
Maintain clean fitness spaces and equipment, and perform basic equipment maintenance and repair.
Train or lead employees in recreation and physical fitness-related positions.
Prepare and analyze functional-area-specific reports.
Keep current with fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction.
Assist with marketing and promotion of fitness programs.
Assist the Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with NOFFS, Mission Nutrition, the Command Fitness Leader Course, and other CNIC Headquarters-supported or endorsed programs.