MWR Fitness Instructor

China Lake Golf Course; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

China Lake Golf Course seeks a qualified fitness professional to design, supervise and deliver a range of group exercise programs for military personnel and facility patrons, including Step, Spin, and Water Aerobics. You will train groups of varying sizes and prepare safety procedures to ensure well‑being during workouts.

The role involves supporting CNIC and Navy fitness initiatives, NOFFS, and related courses, while maintaining clean, safe fitness spaces and mentoring other staff.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and leading group exercise programs.
• Ability to prepare written instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to train groups of various sizes and fitness levels.

Responsibilities

• Designs, supervises, coaches, and instructs group exercise programs for all settings.
• Provides fitness training and programming to groups of varying sizes.
• Prepares written instructions for performance, equipment use, safety, and well‑being.
• Instructs on conditioning, aerobic, muscular, and flexibility training.
• Conducts fitness testing and collaborates with command representatives to implement programs.
• Trains/leads other recreation/fitness staff and supports NOFFS and related courses.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Coaching

Program design

Safety procedures

Job description

Duties

• Designs, supervises, coaches, and instructs a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of the fitness facility.
• Provides fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes.
• Prepares written instruction and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety, and well-being of all involved.
• Provides instruction on the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
• Conducts fitness testing, which includes measuring aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
• Works with various command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.

Help

Group Exercise (includes But Not Limited To)

• Designs, supervises, coaches, and instructs a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of the fitness facility.
• Provides fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes.
• Prepares written instruction and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety, and well-being of all involved.
• Provides instruction on the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
• Conducts fitness testing, which includes measuring aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
• Works with various command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.

CFL/FEP Outreach (includes but not limited to)

• Provides certified personal training and group exercise services to active‑duty military as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
• Assists with the instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness related general military training.
• Assists patrons on the fitness floor by providing training tips in order to prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques.

General (includes but not limited to)

• Provides certified personal training services to all eligible patrons.
• Instructs 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.
• Assists customers by providing general fitness information, instruction on proper use of fitness equipment and program information.
• Ensures fitness spaces and equipment are clean and maintained.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Trains/leads other employees in various recreation/physical fitness‑related positions.
• Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.
• Stays current with latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction.
• Assists with marketing and promotion of fitness programs.
• Assists Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition Command Fitness Leader Course and other CNIC Headquarters supported/endorsed programs.