Recreation Assistant (Fitness and Sports)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Recreation Assistant (Physical Fitness) NF-02
Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
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 helping to run fitness programs at a military base, including planning workouts and teaching people how to improve their aerobic, strength, and flexibility training.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in basic fitness instruction and a certification as a trainer who enjoys working with groups in a recreational setting.
People with advanced certifications in specialized fitness areas would stand out as top candidates.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated work experience in independently managing a basic physical fitness program
- Valid Fitness or Personal Trainer Certificate (must be uploaded with application)
- Ability to assist in planning and conducting ongoing conditioning programs for facility users
- Skills in instructing proper techniques for aerobic, muscular fitness, and flexibility training
- Highly preferred: Certifications in Individualized Fitness Assessment, Benefits of Exercise, Group Exercise, NASM-CPT, CSCS, or TSAC-F
Full Job Description
This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency, Morale Welfare and Recreation Program located at DLA Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
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Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: Demonstrated work experience that enables the candidate to independently carry out a basic physical fitness program, and a Fitness or Personal Trainer Certificate.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess certification in Specialized Program Instructor Areas i.e.
Individualized Fitness Assessment, Benefits of Exercise, and Group Exercise, NASM-CPT, CSCS, TSAC-F.
The experience and certification "Must" be reflected on your resume or your current valid certification "Must" be uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position and certifications "Must" be uploaded at the time of application to be considered Highly Preferred for this position.
Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants may be referred for consideration at managements request. Major Duties:
- Assist in the planning markets and conducts an ongoing program to provide conditioning programs for facility users.
- Instructs in the proper conditioning and training for aerobic and muscular fitness, and flexibility.
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