MWR Recreation Assistant
Commander, Navy Installations
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MWR Recreation Specialist (Fitness Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations
Department of the Navy
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$22.50 - $22.50
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves running fitness programs and facilities for Navy personnel and their families at a medical center in San Diego, including leading workouts, testing fitness levels, and ensuring safe equipment use.
A good fit would be someone passionate about health and exercise who enjoys teaching groups and individuals to stay active.
It suits people with experience in fitness instruction and a commitment to safety in a military community setting.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of experience in a fitness or recreation program
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Nationally recognized fitness certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Ability to plan, organize, and conduct physical fitness programs for individuals and groups
- Skills in fitness assessments like aerobic capacity, body fat measurement, strength, and flexibility testing
- Knowledge of proper equipment use, safety protocols, and facility maintenance
- Experience working with military personnel or command representatives on fitness initiatives
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.
Incumbent is assigned to the Balboa Fitness for Naval Medical Center San Diego.
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:
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 writteninstruction 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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