Sports (Fitness) Specialist

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JOB SUMMARY:  This position is located at the Gym and Fitness Center which is part of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department aboard Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida. Incumbent serves as a Fitness instructor, personal trainer or group fitness instructor and may perform one or a combination of the following functions within the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch: Group Exercise, Command Fitness Leader (CFL), Outreach, and Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach.

**ALL CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDERED**

MAJOR DUTIES: Assists in coordinating and conducting base wide PRT training.  Works in close contact with command representatives to identify specific areas of need.  Arranges classes and provides workshops that support the command PRT program.  Provides individualized fitness and nutrition training as required by individual commands. Conducts an ongoing variety of group fitness classes, both in the Gymnasium and the Fitness Center.  Provides certified personal training and group exercise services to active duty military as outlined in the Navy’s Physical Readiness Program instruction. Assists with the instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness related general military training. Designs individual fitness programs utilizing exercise physiology principles. Attends workshops and seminars presented by the Fitness Coordinator as well as training offered outside the workplace to maintain certification and introduce new programs.  Implements new training material into programs to promote the health and well-being of patrons. Performs extra classes and appears in outside exhibitions to promote the fitness program which could result in night and weekend work. Assists in the duties of front desk operations to include: operating cash register, signing in new members and input information into computer, unloading and stocking of new stock.  Assist in completing inventory on a monthly basis. Assists Fitness Director and / or Coordinator with Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition Command Fitness Leader Course and other CNIC Headquarters supports/endorsed programs. Assists in the supervision and performs custodial duties to include: mopping, vacuuming, cleaning of showers, sauna, dusting, etc, as required.  Custodial duties include outside areas of facilities. Required to do laundry. Responsible for promotion of fitness programs, creating interest and maintaining sufficient class participation. Enforces all rules and regulations of the activity, MWR, NAS Jacksonville and higher authority elements. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

**ALL CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDERED** College degree in Health, Physical Fitness or Exercise Physiology preferred.  Must possess previous experience as aerobics/fitness instructor and have a current group fitness certification.  Ability to competently and independently carry out fitness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to satisfy needs of the community to be served. Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced program in the recreation specialty area which meets the needs of the participating community. Must be certified in CPR and First Aid certified within one month of employment.  Must be Personal Trainer certified by a NCCA agency within 6 months of employment. Must be able to assess patron interests and needs. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must be proficient in computing and various Microsoft Office programs. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 60 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification, Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Blood-borne Pathogen Training, Navy Basic Fitness Certification.

NOTE:  Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of closing date. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee will be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

HOW TO APPLY:   All interested applicants should submit an application OR resume in one of the following ways:

BY FAX TO: (904) 542-3424

SUBMIT VIA EMAIL(preferred) TO:  JAXS_NAS_MWRJOBAPPS@NAVY.MIL

NAF Application form and Request for Military Spouse Preference form can be picked up at the MWR Personnel Office or can be downloaded from navymwrjacksonville.com under the "Jobs" tab.
Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
“To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.”
Employment is contingent upon a successfully completed and positively adjudicated National Agency Check (NACI) or higher background clearance as required by the position or local security requirements.

SPOUSAL PREFERENCE:  Spousal Preference can be used only once to gain regular full time employment in the commuting area but may be used multiple times for flexible type position.
To prove eligibility, you must submit the following with your resume/application:

• Request for Military Spouse Preference form
• Copy of spouses’ orders that state the “Ultimate Activity” is within the average commuting distance to NAS Jacksonville.
• A copy of the marriage certificate that provides proof that marriage occurred prior to the issuance of the orders.