MWR Recreation Specialist (Fitness Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Posted: February 10, 2026 (1 day ago)
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United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Irwin, California
Salary
$50,000 - $56,000
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing a large fitness center on a military base in California, overseeing daily operations, staff schedules, and programs to support soldiers and their families in staying active and healthy.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience running sports and fitness activities, strong leadership skills for supervising teams, and a passion for community recreation.
It's ideal for those who enjoy organizing events and improving facilities to promote wellness in a supportive environment.
This position is located at: Community Recreation Division - Fort Irwin, California.
Fort Irwin's MWR features a variety of welcoming, community-focused venues, including multiple recreation facilities like the Box, Memorial and Freedom Fitness, as well as Samuel Adams Brewhouse, Desert Winds Bowling, and Shockwave.
Together, these facilities provide quality, affordable entertainment and exceptional service that enhance daily life for soldiers, families, and the entire Fort Irwin community.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: Possesses directly related work experience in planning, supervising, administering or carrying out a sports program that included a variety of individual and team sports and guiding participants in developing the skills needed for participation in sports activities and teaching the techniques of various sports.
Experience that includes the demonstrated ability to manage and operate complex multiple fitness facilities.
The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
Highly Desirable: Candidates who possess a combination of education (an undergraduate in related fields such as physical education or kinesiology) and the ability, knowledge and skills to perform the duties identified above.
MWR Sports and Fitness Administration Course and Lifeguard Management. *** All experience must be listed on the resume for that experience to be considered. No assumptions will be made.
*** To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
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