Sports And Recreation Specialist Nf3 (Rft) Camp Smith Fitness Center

U.S. Marine Corps•Kaneohe, HI

About The Position

The Sports and Recreation Specialist conducts operations at fitness centers, satellite facilities, and other assigned facilities and programs within the local command during established operating hours. The position is responsible for overall program operations, including facility security and safety, fixed assets, and management of staff during operating hours. The specialist may schedule employee assignments, establish service-quality standards, support staff training and development, and oversee daily facility operations. Responsibilities include managing equipment issuance and accountability, promoting proper use of fitness equipment, conducting preventive maintenance and facility cleaning, supervising patrons in fitness activities, and addressing equipment or facility problems. The role also involves maintaining inventories and requisitions, completing workers’ compensation reports, conducting safety checks, checking mandatory training completion, approving work and leave time entries, handling customer concerns, and managing cash and daily financial reporting. The specialist plans and conducts physical fitness programs for authorized patrons and instructs individuals and groups in aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training. Fitness assessments may be required. The position works with command representatives to develop and implement fitness programs for military personnel, instructs patrons on equipment use, and prepares written work, equipment-use, and safety instructions. It may involve training or leading other recreation and fitness employees, registering students, collecting fees, and maintaining attendance and accounting records. The position emphasizes courteous, helpful customer service, prompt problem-solving, safety compliance, and support for equal employment opportunity principles and the prevention of sexual harassment. Work schedules must be adjusted to accommodate Semper Fit programming and operational needs. The incumbent may be required to serve on call outside normal work hours and remain ready to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

At least three years of experience planning, organizing, and administering a physical fitness program.
CPR and First Aid certification is required and must be obtained within six months after initial employment.
Current personal trainer certification is required, or must be obtained within six months after initial employment, from ACSM, ACE, the Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research, or the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 45 pounds independently and objects over 45 pounds with assistance.
Must be able to adjust work schedule to meet programming and operational needs.
May be required to serve on call outside normal work hours and remain ready to respond to emergencies.
Selected applicants must successfully complete a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).
Applicants must submit a resume of no more than two pages.

Responsibilities

Conduct operations at fitness centers, satellite facilities, and other assigned facilities and programs during established operational hours.
Oversee overall program operations, including facility security and safety and the accountability of fixed assets.
Manage staff at the fitness facility and, as needed, schedule work assignments, define service-quality standards, and support training and development.
Manage equipment issuance and accountability and ensure proper use of weights and cardiovascular equipment.
Conduct preventive maintenance, oversee facility cleaning, and supervise patrons in organized and self-directed fitness activities.
Initiate and follow through on actions to correct equipment and facility problems.
Review supply and equipment inventories, prepare replenishment requisitions, complete and file workers’ compensation reports, conduct safety checks, check mandatory training completion, and approve work and leave time entries.
Handle customer issues and provide courteous, friendly customer service, taking action to resolve problems and escalating issues when appropriate.
Plan, organize, and conduct physical fitness and conditioning programs for authorized patrons.
Instruct individuals and groups in aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
Conduct fitness assessments in accordance with established industry standards when required.
Work with command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.
Handle cash, balance registers, and consolidate daily financial reports.
Instruct patrons in proper equipment use and prepare written instructions and procedures for work, equipment use, and safety.
Train or lead other employees in recreation and physical fitness-related positions as needed.
Register students, collect fees, and maintain attendance and appropriate accounting records.
Ensure safety measures are observed; report workplace hazards, injuries, occupational illnesses, and property damage to the immediate supervisor.
Adhere to established standards supporting equal employment opportunity and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Adjust work schedules based on Semper Fit programming and other operational needs; serve on call outside normal work hours if required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.