U.S. Department of the Navy

Supervisory Recreation Specialist - Fitness Program Director


Pay$56350.00 - $62610.00 / year
LocationGulfport/Mississippi
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 835479500
      Incumbent works in the Commander, Navy Region, Southeast(CNRSE) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program under the general supervision of the designated manager. Incumbent is responsible for the management, supervision, design, administration, operation, and technical direction of a fitness facility and the fitness program within the Southeast Region.

      Duties



      Requirements


      • MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK VARYING WORK SCHEDULES TO MEET OPERATION NEED, WHICH WILL INCLUDE WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS, AND EVENINGS. RESUME MUST SHOW EVENT PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES.
      • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
      • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
      • The work requires standing, sitting, walking and lifting 50 pounds or more while performing duties.
      • Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
      • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certification is required.
      • Certification from a nationally recognized agency in the area of exercise science or be able to obtain certification.

      Qualifications


      • Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts and techniques that govern physical fitness programs which includes knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight loss/control, cardiovascular endurance, exercise requirements and projected results.
      • Knowledge of bio-mechanics, fitness testing and exercise prescription supplemented with a knowledge of proper procedures in the use of strength training equipment, nutrition, exercise, physical fitness programming and testing equipment.
      • Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and aquatics activities and individual and team sports.
      • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness.
      • Knowledge of military physical fitness standards and testing procedures.
      • Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors that impact training, performance and recovery of individuals and team sports.
      • Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
      • Knowledge of CNIC's EEO policy and procedures.
      • Knowledge of NAF and/or APF budgeting processes including ability to prepare budgets.
      • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
      • Knowledge of safety, fire and environmental regulations and procedures.
      • Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
      • Skill in developing and adapting new methods, approaches and procedures for the most effective management of a fitness program.
      • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.