MWR Recreation Specialist (Fitness Instructor)

Navylifesw; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Navy Region Southwest is seeking a Fitness Facility Manager to oversee the operations and administration of a fitness facility. The role involves managing fitness programs, conducting assessments, and counseling individuals on health and fitness. Candidates should possess supervisory experience and knowledge in exercise physiology, nutrition, and fitness equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• One year supervisory experience in a fitness center.
• Experience conducting graded exercise tests and fitness assessments.
• Ability to counsel individuals on fitness and lifestyle changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the fitness facility and program.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations.
• Develop presentations and address groups on fitness topics.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of strength training machines

Exercise physiology

Kinesiology

Nutrition

Job description

Incumbent works in the Commander, Navy Region, Southwest (CNRSW) 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 Southwest Region.

• One-year supervisory experience in a fitness center.
• Knowledge of various strength training machines and cardiovascular fitness equipment.
• Ability and knowledge to perform minor repairs and maintenance of exercise equipment.
• Experience with exercise physiology, exercise prescription for apparently healthy populations and for individuals with physical problems/conditions (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, pulmonary restrictions , musculoskeletal problems, chronic back pain and pregnancy), exercise and medication interactions, electrocardiography, kinesiology, anatomy and nutrition.
• Minimum of one year experience conducting graded exercise test on a stationary bike or treadmill with an electrocardiogram (EKG), performing body composition, lung function, flexibility, blood cholesterol and strength assessments.
• One-year experience counseling individuals on their results and recommending fitness and lifestyle changes to make healthful changes.
• Must be able to identify disease-related risk factors and be capable of assisting individuals with risk factor modification through exercise, diet, stress management, and other lifestyle changes.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of all programs and to make recommendations for improving or correcting them.
• Ability to develop and customize presentations and address groups. Ability to speak to individuals/groups regarding fitness and lifestyle modification is required.
• Ability to maintain records and reports, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively with others.