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Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
This job involves leading fitness classes, providing personal training, and supporting wellness programs at a Navy gym in Corpus Christi, Texas, to help service members and their families stay healthy.
A good fit would be someone passionate about exercise who enjoys working with groups and individuals to create fun, effective workout plans.
It requires hands-on experience in fitness instruction and a commitment to safety and community needs.
This position is located at the Gym and Fitness Center which is part of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department aboard Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX.
Incumbent serves as a Fitness instructor, personal trainer or group fitness instructor and may perform one or a combination of the following functions within the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch: Group Exercise, Command Fitness Leader (CFL), Outreach, and Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.
Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.
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Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: **ALL CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDERED** College degree in Health, Physical Fitness or Exercise Physiology preferred.
Must possess previous experience as aerobics/fitness instructor and have a current group fitness certification.
Ability to competently and independently carry out fitness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to satisfy needs of the community to be served.
Skill in planning and carrying out an enhanced program in the recreation specialty area which meets the needs of the participating community.
Skill and ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes.
Knowledge of the safe use of operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.
Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the branch. Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
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Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
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Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. A favorable background is a requirement of this position.
Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.
Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Major Duties:
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Group Excerise (includes but not limited to): Designs, supervises, coaches, and instructs a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of the fitness facility.
Provides fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes. Prepares written instruction and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety, and well-being of all involved.
Provides instruction on the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
Conducts fitness testing, which includes measuring aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
Works with various command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.
CFL/FEP Outreach (includes but not limited to): Provides certified personal training and group exercise services to active duty military as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
Assists with the instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness related general military training.
Assists patrons on the fitness floor by providing training tips in order to prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques.
General (includes but not limited to): Provides certified personal training services to all eligible patrons.
Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self-monitored progress by preparing written instructions and procedures for the performance of work, use of equipment, safety and well-being of all involved.
Assists customers by providing general fitness information, instruction on proper use of fitness equipment and program information. Ensures fitness spaces and equipment are clean and maintained.
Performs basic equipment maintenance and repair. Trains/leads other employees in various recreation/physical fitness-related positions. Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.
Stays current with latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction. Assists with marketing and promotion of fitness programs.
Assists Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition Command Fitness Leader Course, and other CNIC Headquarters supported/endorsed programs.
Other duties as assigned.
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