Fitness Specialist

U.S. Department of the Navy; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy invites qualified candidates for a Fitness Instructor role in the CNIC Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support program at Naval Air Station JRB Fort Worth.

The incumbent may perform Group Exercise, CFL Outreach, and FEP Outreach to support community fitness goals. The position requires delivering fitness training to individuals and groups, assessing progress, maintaining safe equipment use, and preparing concise reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out fitness programs applying recreation principles to meet community needs.
• Ability to plan and deliver enhanced recreation programs.
• Ability to provide fitness training to individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of safe use of fitness equipment and facility operations.
• Ability to conduct fitness testing and propose programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations/training.
• Strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Group Exercise, CFL Outreach, FEP Outreach activities as assigned.
• Lead fitness instruction and outreach within the Branch.

Skills

Fitness program delivery

Group fitness training

Public speaking

Office software

Report writing

Presentation skills

Oral and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Air Station JRB Fort Worth. 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, Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Ability to competently and independently carry out fitness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to satisfy specific 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 and 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.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• 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. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• 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.