Sports Specialist (Personal Trainer )

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an esteemed military fitness center, where you will inspire and lead others in achieving their health and fitness goals. As a fitness instructor, you will coordinate training programs, conduct engaging group classes, and provide personalized fitness and nutrition guidance to active duty military members. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of service members and their families while enjoying the stability and benefits of federal employment. If you are passionate about fitness and committed to helping others, this position is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must have experience as an aerobics/fitness instructor with a current group fitness certification.
• Ability to independently carry out fitness programs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct base-wide PRT training and fitness classes.
• Provide personal training and group exercise services to military personnel.
• Assist in promoting fitness programs and maintaining class participation.

Skills

Fitness Instruction

Nutrition Training

Group Exercise

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Education

College degree in Health, Physical Fitness or Exercise Physiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Gym and Fitness Center which is part of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department aboard Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base New Orleans. 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, and Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach.

Duties

1. Assists in coordinating and conducting base wide PRT training.
2. Works in close contact with command representatives to identify specific areas of need.
3. Arranges classes and provides workshops that support the command PRT program.
4. Provides individualized fitness and nutrition training as required by individual commands.
5. Conducts an ongoing variety of group fitness classes, both in the Gymnasium and the Fitness Center.
6. Provides certified personal training and group exercise services to active duty military as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
7. Assists with the instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness related general military training.
8. Designs individual fitness programs utilizing exercise physiology principles.
9. Attends workshops and seminars presented by the Fitness Coordinator as well as training offered outside the workplace to maintain certification and introduce new programs.
10. Implements new training material into programs to promote the health and well-being of patrons.
11. Performs extra classes and appears in outside exhibitions to promote the fitness program which could result in night and weekend work.
12. Assists in the duties of front desk operations to include: operating cash register, signing in new members and input information into computer, unloading and stocking of new stock.
13. Assists in completing inventory on a monthly basis.
14. Assists Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition Command Fitness Leader Course and other CNIC Headquarters supports/endorsed programs.
15. Assists in the supervision and performs custodial duties to include mopping, vacuuming, cleaning of showers, sauna, dusting, etc., as required. Custodial duties include outside areas of facilities.
16. Required to do laundry.
17. Responsible for promotion of fitness programs, creating interest and maintaining sufficient class participation.
18. Enforces all rules and regulations of the activity, MWR, NAS Jacksonville and higher authority elements.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. 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.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• ALL CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDERED

College degree in Health, Physical Fitness or Exercise Physiology preferred.
Must possess previous experience as aerobics/fitness instructor and have a current group fitness certification.
Ability to competently and independently carry out fitness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to satisfy 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.
Must be certified in CPR and First Aid certified within one month of employment.
Must be Personal Trainer certified by a NCCA agency within 6 months of employment.
Must be able to assess patron interests and needs. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Must be proficient in computing and various Microsoft Office programs.
Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 60 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification, Automated External Defibrillator Certification, Blood-borne Pathogen Training, Navy Basic Fitness Certification.
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 AUTHORIZED

• 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

• You must be a US Citizen.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

College degree in Health, Physical Fitness or Exercise Physiology preferred.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [e-mail] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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