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Posted: February 23, 2026 (0 days ago)

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MWR Recreation Specialist (Fitness Instructor)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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Location

Salary

$45,742 - $47,995

per year

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March 5, 2026More Navy jobs →

SES Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves running a fitness program at a Navy facility in California, where you'll design workouts, teach classes, test fitness levels, and ensure safe use of equipment for military personnel and their families.

It's a hands-on role managing daily operations, supervising staff, and handling registrations and fees.

A good fit would be someone passionate about health and fitness with experience in group training and a commitment to safety.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in a fitness or recreation program
  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • Nationally recognized fitness certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
  • Ability to plan, organize, and conduct physical fitness programs
  • Skills in instructing individuals and groups on conditioning, aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility
  • Experience conducting fitness assessments like micro-fit testing (aerobic capacity, body fat, strength, flexibility, blood pressure)
  • Knowledge of equipment use, safety protocols, and facility security

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 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 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, maintain attendance and appropriate accounting records.

Ensure all safety measures are observed. Responsible for care of equipment and security facilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12895434