MWR Recreation Assistant
Commander, Navy Installations
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MWR Recreation Specialist
Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$21.92 - $21.92
per hour
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves running a fitness center and creating exercise programs for Navy personnel and their families in San Diego, including teaching workouts, testing fitness levels, and ensuring safe equipment use.
It's ideal for someone passionate about health and fitness who enjoys leading groups and has experience in managing recreational activities.
A good fit would be an organized person with strong people skills and knowledge of physical training.
Key Requirements
- At least three years of experience in fitness or recreation programs (or a related degree substituting for two years)
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
- Ability to plan, organize, and conduct physical fitness programs for individuals and groups
- Skills in fitness assessments like aerobic capacity, body fat measurement, strength, flexibility, and blood pressure testing
- Knowledge of proper equipment use, safety protocols, and facility security
- Experience in supervising staff, registering participants, collecting fees, and maintaining records
Full Job Description
Incumbent works in the Commander, Navy Region, Southwest (CNRSW) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program under the general supervision of the designated manager.
Incumbent is responsible for the management, supervision, design, administration, operation, and technical direction of a fitness facility and the fitness program within the Southwest Region.
A minimum of three years experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program.
A degree from an accredited college/university in a related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required. Major Duties:
Plans, organizes, and conducts a physical fitness program that provides conditioning programs for authorized patrons.
Instructs individuals and groups in the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
Conducts micro-fit testing, which includes measuring individuals aerobic capacities, their body fat percentage, recommended height/weight ratios, strength, flexibility, muscular endurance and blood pressure.
Works with various command representatives in developing and implementing physical fitness programs for military personnel.
Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self-monitored progress by preparing written instruction and procedures for the performance of work, use of equipment, safety and well being of all involved.
May train/lead other employees in various recreation/physical fitness-related positions. Registers students, collects fees, maintains attendance and appropriate accounting records.
Ensure all safety measures are observed. Responsible for care of equipment and security of facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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