Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
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MWR Recreation Specialist (Physical Readiness Support)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Seal Beach, California
Salary
$51,126 - $51,126
per year
Type
Closes
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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 running physical fitness programs for Navy personnel, their families, and authorized civilians at a base in Seal Beach, California, including leading workouts, testing fitness levels, and ensuring safe equipment use.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in fitness training who enjoys working with groups and has a passion for helping people stay healthy.
It's ideal for those who can handle administrative tasks like registering participants and maintaining records while prioritizing safety.
Key Requirements
- Three years of experience demonstrating working knowledge of physical fitness or recreation programs
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
- Ability to plan, organize, and conduct conditioning programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility
- Skills in conducting fitness assessments, including micro-fit testing for aerobic capacity, body fat, strength, flexibility, and blood pressure
- Experience instructing individuals and groups on proper exercise techniques and equipment use
- Capability to collaborate with military command representatives to develop fitness programs
- Proficiency in administrative tasks such as registering participants, collecting fees, maintaining records, and ensuring facility security and safety
Full Job Description
This position is located within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department of Navy Region Southwest (NRSW).
Fitness and recreational programs and activities are provided to active duty, retirees, reservists, and their dependents and authorized civilian personnel.
Three years experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program. Certification in CPR and First Aid is 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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