MWR Recreation Assistant
Commander, Navy Installations
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MWR Recreation Specialist (Fitness Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
Location
Coronado, California
Salary
$46,826 - $47,995
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves running fitness programs and classes at a Navy gym in Coronado, California, including designing workouts, teaching safe exercises, and helping people with health goals like weight loss or strength building.
It also includes giving talks on nutrition and fitness to military groups and ensuring everything follows safety rules.
A good fit would be someone energetic with experience in group fitness who enjoys motivating others and has basic health certifications.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of experience in fitness program management or related work
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Nationally recognized fitness certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Ability to develop and teach safe group exercise classes in various styles
- Skills in creating personalized exercise and nutrition plans based on assessments
- Experience delivering educational lectures on fitness, nutrition, and wellness topics
- Knowledge of Navy Physical Readiness Program and command fitness consulting
Full Job Description
This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) VADM Martin Fitness Center in the Navy Region Southwest Naval Base Coronado under the general supervision of the designated manager.
Applicant 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 one-year experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.
Nationally recognized fitness certification required or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment. Major Duties:
Develops, coordinates, implements and continually modifies a comprehensive group exercise program consisting of a variety of class styles.
Ensures that all classes are taught in a safe and effective manner. Designs, organizes and carries out special events and health promotion projects within this area.
Provides information for publicity releases and coordinates with marketing professionals to maximize participation.
Creates and oversees a variety of exercise and wellness programs to include safe and beneficial exercise prescriptions for cardiovascular fitness, weight loss, strength conditioning and flexibility.
Refers patrons to medical personnel when necessary. Instructs and demonstrates the proper and safe operation of exercise equipment. Monitors information given to patrons for accuracy.
Delivers a comprehensive exercise and wellness assessment program. Performs various physiologic and wellness related tests and screenings for patrons.
Consults with patrons with regard to test results and establishes exercise and nutrition programs accordingly. Develops and presents lectures and educational materials for local military commands.
Topics include, but are not limited to, Navy Physical Readiness Program administration, exercise programming, nutrition awareness, cardiovascular risk factor modification, and sports conditioning development.
Consults with local command on issues relating to command conditioning programs and fitness center design. Complies with EEO policies and communicates support of these policies with subordinates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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