Human Performance Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in San Diego, CA, seeks a Human Performance Specialist to support physical readiness programs installation-wide. Responsible for designing and delivering training, assessing personnel, and coordinating with medical staff to optimize performance and recovery.

The role includes conducting testing, maintaining records in PRIMS-2, and contributing to SOPs and program improvement. Requires a relevant bachelor's degree and Navy readiness program experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health sciences related field for the work of the position.
• Degree from an accrediting body recognized by US DOE at time of degree.

Responsibilities

• Implements physical training and performance protocols for active-duty service members onboard the installation.
• Delivers the CFL course and physical readiness-related general military training.
• Provides personal and group training to Active Duty as outlined in Navy Physical Readiness Programs.
• Designs, administers, and evaluates periodized training programs for assigned personnel and All-Navy Sports athletes.
• Coordinates and delivers exercise programs with staff to ensure safe return to duty of Sailors recovering from injury.
• Performs testing including Navy PFA, body composition, flexibility, agility, endurance; records results in PRIMS-2.
• Maintains relationships with medical staff to refer Active Duty for evaluation and treatment.
• Helps develop SOPs for HP facilities and exercises; ensures safe equipment use.
• Monitors facility usage for safety and fitness readiness; contributes to fiscal planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology or related field

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander, Navy Region Southwest; San Diego, CA. Incumbent serves as a Human Performance Specialist and provides program support in the optimization of physical readiness onboard the installation.

Key Responsibilities

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Duties include but are not limited to: Implements physical training and performance protocols for active-duty service members onboard the installation. Delivers the Command Fitness Leader (CFL) course and physical readiness-related general military training. Provides personal and group training (e.g., Fitness Enhancement Program) to Active Duty as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.

Designs, administers, and evaluates the effectiveness of physical training protocols and periodized physical training programs for assigned military personnel, All-Navy Sports athletes, and commands.

Coordinates and delivers exercise programs with other physical readiness staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to duty of Sailors recovering from injury or failing to maintain the Navy physical readiness standards (i.e., body composition assessment, physical readiness test). Provides instruction, guidance, recommendations, and education to Navy personnel and commands on physical conditioning, injury prevention, and other human performance initiatives.

Conducts testing and assessments which includes but is not limited to, the Navy physical fitness assessment, body composition, flexibility, agility, aerobic endurance, and muscular endurance. Collects metrics and data to include testing and assessments results; records within template or in service member's official record in Physical Readiness Information Management System Two (PRIMS-2).

Maintains collaborative relationships with military medical staff to refer Active Duty, under their direct purview with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment. Assists the Human Performance (HP) Director in developing facility standard operating procedures and exercise protocols, including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment; implements the same.

Participates in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identifies opportunities for improvement. Stays abreast on human performance trends. Monitors, organizes and validates equipment condition and inventory of the HP operation. Ensures equipment is in safe working condition; executes protocol for repair/replace when necessary. Provides input at meetings with other physical readiness and command resiliency team program staff members.

Monitors facility personnel and patrons to ensure safe and effective utilization of the facility and equipment, providing the necessary level of assistance to prevent injury and optimize physical readiness. Provides input for short and long-term fiscal plans.

Requirements & Education

As a minimum education requirement for this series, a qualified candidate must possess the following: A bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Health Education, Physician Assistant, Dietitian, etc.).

This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90000 – $100000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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