Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Coordinator)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch, Fleet Readiness, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), at Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The incumbent serves as a Program Manager and assists with oversight of one or more installation programs in aquatics, fitness, or sports. The role is focused on fitness coordination and includes program delivery, administration, facility and equipment oversight, and direct supervision of assigned staff. The Fitness Coordinator assists in planning and implementing fitness programs for eligible military members, civilians, contractors, and dependents. Programs may include personal training, group exercise, fitness incentives, and the Navy Physical Readiness Program. The incumbent provides guidance to fitness staff when the Fitness Director is absent; plans and conducts conditioning sessions, assessments, clinics, and seminars; supports Command Fitness Leaders (CFLs); and ensures fitness education and training are incorporated into installation programming. The role also includes coordinating repairs, ensuring rules and safety standards are followed, and serving as the installation’s exercise science subject matter expert. Program management and administrative work includes coordinating activities and events, supporting strategic planning and financial projections, monitoring inventories and program records, coordinating with MWR colleagues, arranging supplies and services, and supporting publicity and marketing. The incumbent helps maintain safety and risk-management procedures, schedules facilities and training, prepares manuals, provides clerical and registration support, and responds to public inquiries. Supervisory duties account for 25% of the incumbent’s time. The incumbent assigns and directs staff work, conducts annual performance reviews, participates in staffing decisions, ensures staff training, addresses performance or disciplinary issues, and supports CNIC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy. The position may require an uncommon work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and occasional travel of less than 10%. The incumbent must maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification; obtain or maintain a valid state driver’s license; and obtain specified additional certifications within 90 days of hire. The work may involve hazardous materials and requires lifting objects up to 45 pounds. Salary depends on experience and/or education.

Requirements

Must pass applicable records and background checks and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification check; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must possess or obtain within 90 days of hire a Blood-borne Pathogen Certificate and, if working in a fitness facility, Navy Basic Fitness Certification.
Must be able to lift objects up to 45 pounds.
Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as program requirements dictate.
Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
Knowledge of principles and techniques for carrying out fitness, aquatics, and/or sports programs in response to community needs.
Knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC policies and procedures governing recreational activity certifications.
Knowledge of NAF and appropriated fund processes, government procurement, cash handling, and fiscal, personnel, material, and cash management.
Knowledge of specialty equipment, including resale items and fixed assets, to support program quality.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness.
For Fitness Program Manager duties, knowledge of military physical fitness standards and testing procedures.
Knowledge of physical fitness program principles, exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight control, cardiovascular endurance, and exercise requirements and results.
Knowledge of biomechanics, fitness testing, exercise prescription, strength-training equipment, nutrition, exercise, and fitness programming and testing equipment.
Skill in planning and executing comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports programs that meet the needs of the participating community.
Skill in organizing and using available community resources.
Skill in using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other operating systems used in the program area.
Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, technically sound reports.
Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
Employment is contingent on satisfactory employment reference checks and successful background screening; additional requirements may include proof of education, medical screening, or drug testing.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree in exercise science or a related field for civilian personnel.
Professional certification from an accredited health or fitness organization.
At least three years of experience in the fitness industry or field for civilian personnel.
The education section states that elements of a four-year degree, professional certification, and three years of fitness-industry experience are preferred, and that a combination of two may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform program director duties.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing fitness programs, including personal training, group exercise, fitness incentives, and the Navy Physical Readiness Program.
Provide guidance to Fitness Center staff in the absence of the Fitness Director.
Plan and conduct fitness conditioning sessions, assessments, clinics, and seminars for patrons.
Ensure fitness staff are trained and certified to lead Command physical training, group exercise, and personal training sessions.
Provide guidance and recommendations to Command Fitness Leaders and provide their initial and refresher training.
Attend installation meetings related to the fitness program and incorporate exercise, nutrition, and behavioral health education into programming.
Assist with training clinics covering fitness systems, conditioning, strength, endurance, body composition, flexibility, and nutrition as needed.
Coordinate or arrange repairs to fitness facility equipment and ensure applicable facility rules and regulations are posted and followed.
Serve as the installation subject matter expert on exercise science.
Plan and coordinate recurring and non-recurring program activities, special events, and joint community undertakings.
Assist the Fitness Program Director with departmental strategic plans, reports, and income projections.
Monitor inventories, cost controls, patron counts, and related records and reports.
Coordinate program efforts with Fitness Division team members and other MWR departments, including scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines.
Identify groups for potential co-sponsored programs and assist with publicity, marketing, and public relations materials.
Arrange equipment, supplies, and services for scheduled programs and recommend improvements.
Ensure programs, operations, and equipment use comply with sanitation, health, and safety standards and guidelines.
Assist in maintaining written safety and risk-management plans and emergency-care procedures; schedule First Aid and CPR training for appropriate personnel.
Conduct facility safety inspections and report concerns to the immediate supervisor.
Prepare training and operating manuals, conduct staff meetings and training, schedule recreation facilities, and oversee facility condition.
Provide clerical support, process program registrations, answer telephones, maintain correspondence, and respond to public inquiries.
Assist with reservations, contracts, and access lists for fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities.
Direct staff work and assign tasks according to priorities, assignment requirements, and staff capabilities.
Conduct annual staff performance reviews and participate in section staffing decisions.
Ensure staff receive appropriate training and address performance or disciplinary issues with timely corrective action as necessary.
Support CNIC’s EEO policy, promote a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and reprisal, and ensure equitable treatment of staff.