RECREATION THERAPIST I
County of Los Angeles
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MWR Recreation Specialist (Fitness Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Coronado, California
Salary
$48,100 - $50,083
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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 planning and leading fitness programs for Navy personnel and their families at a base in Coronado, California, including group classes, individual training, and health assessments like body fat and strength tests.
It also includes managing equipment, ensuring safety, handling registrations and fees, and possibly training other staff.
A good fit would be someone passionate about health and fitness with experience in group 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
- Nationally recognized fitness certification
- CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Ability to plan, organize, and conduct physical fitness programs
- Skills in instructing individuals and groups on aerobic, muscular, flexibility, and body composition training
- Experience conducting fitness assessments like micro-fit testing (aerobic capacity, body fat, strength, etc.)
- Knowledge of equipment use, safety protocols, and facility security
Full Job Description
Applicant works in the Commander, Navy Region, Southwest (CNRSW) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Fitness Program under the general supervision of the designated manager with Naval Base Coronado.
A minimum of one-year experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Nationally recognized fitness certification 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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