This position is located within the Athletic Branch, Recreation Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX. The purpose of this position is to manage the fitness/wellness programs for the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, and all tenant commands. The incumbent provides guidance in the area of physical fitness and training and provides various wellness programs to all authorized patrons.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises fitness specialists, recreation assistants (fitness), and contract instructors Provides leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive work force Ensures continuous flow and exchange of information between employees Trains/leads other employees in various recreation/physical fitness-related positions. Meets regularly with Fitness Director to strategize how to implement fitness programs and services.
Specific supervision responsibilities include but are not limited to: Approving leave Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates with selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments and the capabilities of employees.
Evaluating performance of subordinates Monitoring workload Analyzing methods and results and instructions to individuals on both work and administrative matters Interview candidates and make selections of appointments, promotion or reassignment Hearing employee complaints; reviewing and recommending disciplinary actions Identifying and developing required training for employees Conducting regular facility equipment and inventory checks Maintains clean and safe facilities by ensuring cleaning duties are being performed, whether by staff, or contracted employees.
Assists Fitness Director with planning, development, administration, and coordination of all fitness programs for all eligible patrons covering all components of the Navy's Wellness, Health, and Physical Readiness Programs: Weight Control, Nutrition, Exercise, Smoking Cessation, Hypertension Control, Stress Management, Back Injury Prevention, Prevention of Substance Abuse Develops individual fitness/wellness programs unique to the individual needs of each patron Promotes and publicizes services available through a variety of sources Assists Fitness Specialist with supervising Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition Command Fitness Leader Course and other CNIC Headquarters supported/endorsed programs.
Assists with marketing and promotion of fitness programs. Personal Training and Group Exercise (includes but not limited to): Coordinates the design, supervision, coaching, and instruction of a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of the various fitness facilities. Coordinates fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes. Coordinates certified personal training services to all eligible patrons.
Coordinates Instruction of 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. Coordinates assisting patrons on the fitness floor by providing training tips in order to prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques.
Coordinates written instruction and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety, and well-being of all involved. Coordinates the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
Coordinates administration of fitness testing, which includes measuring aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
Incumbent stays current and ensures fitness specialists stay current with latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction CFL/FEP Outreach (includes but not limited to): Coordinates with Fitness Specialist, CFL, ACFL's to provide certified personal training and group exercise services to active-duty military as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
Coordinates the instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness related general military training. Oversees Fitness Specialist's role in working with various command representatives (CFL, ACFL) to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel. General (includes but not limited to): Ensures fitness spaces and equipment are clean and maintained. Performs basic equipment maintenance and repair.
Assists with inspecting facilities and equipment and corrects discrepancies: Notifies supervisor of any maintenance problems or deficiencies which require assistance from outside sources Select and recommend procurement actions for required exercise equipment and supplies staying within the constraints of budgetary limitations.
Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of three years' experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program. A degree from an accredited college/university in a related field may be substituted for TWO year of experience. Per DoD MWR Fitness Standards (issued 21 July 2016) this position is responsible for designing individual and/or group exercise programs as well as supervising, coaching, and instructing exercise in or outside of the fitness facility.
The three elements below sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as a fitness instructor/personal trainer instructor: 1. a) High School diploma; 2. b) Fitness instructor, personal trainer or certification from an NCCA accredited health/fitness organization; and 3. c) Professional competence in the physical activity program or area. The two elements below sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as a group fitness instructor: 1.
a) Primary approved certification from an NCCA accredited health/fitness organization, and 2. b) Approved certification in the physical activity or program area. *Accredited health/fitness organizations are listed per DoD MWR Fitness Standards (issued 21 July 2016). Staff qualifications will vary significantly, depending on the type of participant accepted by the facility.
Facilities that offer programs designed to appeal to children, older participants or to participants with known health problems; the staff should have special qualifications, usually an advanced, clinically-oriented certification from a nationally recognized professional organization.
Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 60 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification Automated External Defibrillator Certification Blood-borne Pathogen Training Navy Basic Fitness Certification Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 1 year of employment or at the soonest available course offering: Command Fitness Leader (CFL) Certification
This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $25 – $26/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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