Fitness Specialist

Navy Life PNW; Oak Harbor, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Life PNW is seeking a qualified Fitness Instructor for CNIC MWR at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The role involves delivering group and individual fitness programs, conducting assessments, and ensuring safety in fitness activities.

The candidate must hold two certifications from accredited health/fitness organizations and be proficient in planning and delivering engaging programs for a diverse community, including service members and families.

Qualifications

• Must have both certifications included in the application.
• Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment and facility operations.
• Ability to plan and carry out enhanced programs in recreation.
• Ability to train individuals and groups of various sizes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended programs.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports related to the Branch work.
• Ability to deliver presentations and/or training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups.
• Lead group exercise classes and fitness activities.
• Develop and implement fitness programs for the community.
• Prepare reports and present findings to the Branch.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Group fitness training

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Program planning

Facility operations knowledge

Education

Primary certification from accredited health/fitness organization

NCCA/DEAC certification

Tools

Fitness testing equipment

Job description

Support the Military's Quality of Life programs!

The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees.

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Must have both certifications in order to be considered for this position (all certifications must be included in the application).

• Fitness instructor, personal trainer or certification from a NCCA or DEAC health/fitness organization
• A primary certification from an accredited health/fitness organization

Additional qualifications necessary for this position:

• Professional competence in the physical activity program or area.
• Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.
• 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.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• 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.
• Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals.
• 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.
• Work requires lifting, pushing, pulling, recurring bending, stooping, stretching, twisting and utilizing all major muscle groups in demonstrating physical fitness techniques, equipment and teaching group exercise classes in a frequently hot/humid environment.