Recreation Aid - Fitness
Air Combat Command
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Fitness Facility Manager NF-03
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Massachusetts
Salary
$50,000 - $65,000
per year
Type
Closes
June 15, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves running a fitness center on a military base, managing daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring equipment and facilities are well-maintained to support soldiers' health and morale.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in sports programs or fitness management, plus an interest in helping the military community stay active and resilient.
Ideal candidates have a background in physical education and enjoy planning improvements to recreational spaces.
Key Requirements
- Direct experience in planning, supervising, or administering sports programs with individual and team activities
- Skills in guiding participants and teaching sports techniques
- Undergraduate degree in physical education, kinesiology, or related field (highly preferred)
- Completion of MWR Sports and Fitness Administration Course (highly preferred)
- Lifeguard Management certification or training (highly preferred)
- Ability to assess facility needs, develop project plans, and manage maintenance of fitness equipment
- Experience preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and updating regulatory guidance
Full Job Description
Devens Reserve Force Training Area Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) supports the well-being of the entire military community through high-quality leisure and support services.
We are committed to building a resilient and balanced community, which is essential for strengthening Army readiness and retention. 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: 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 HIGHLY PREFERRED are those candidates that possess both the minimum qualifications above and: 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.
You must also include the Highly Preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.
**Applicants that meet the Minimum Qualifications & Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first.
All others may be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list** . Major Duties:
- Supervises and oversees the management and operation of a Fitness Facility up to 8060 Sq ft.
- Continually assesses facility requirements and develops plans and specifications for projects to augment or replace fitness and sports facilities.
- Reviews directives from higher levels of authority and prepares implementing SOPs and updates regulatory guidance.
- Oversees the inventory of property; fitness equipment condition; tracks maintenance and repair or replacement as appropriate.
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