Recreation Specialist Instructor
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MWR Recreation Specialist (Fitness Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$23.05 - $23.05
per hour
Type
Full Time
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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 planning and leading fitness programs for Navy personnel and their families at a base in San Diego, including group classes, individual training sessions, and health assessments like body fat and strength tests.
The role also covers managing equipment, ensuring safety, handling registrations and fees, and possibly training other staff.
It's a great fit for someone passionate about health and fitness with experience in group instruction and a commitment to helping military members stay active.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of experience in a fitness or recreation program
- Nationally recognized fitness certification (e.g., ACSM, ACE, or NASM)
- CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Ability to plan, organize, and conduct physical fitness programs for individuals and groups
- Skills in conducting fitness assessments, including aerobic capacity, body fat percentage, strength, flexibility, and blood pressure
- Knowledge of proper equipment use, safety protocols, and facility security
- Experience in administrative tasks like registering participants, collecting fees, and maintaining records
Full Job Description
Incumbent 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 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 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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