Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Coordinator)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) at NSA Maine is seeking a Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Coordinator) to lead fitness programming for active and retired personnel, civilians, and dependents across installations.

The role includes planning conditioning sessions, certifying staff to lead PT and group exercise, performing annual reviews, and ensuring adherence to CNIC EEO policies while advancing Navy readiness through comprehensive fitness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a fitness or similar environment.
• Ability to plan and implement comprehensive fitness programs.
• Familiarity with Equal Employment Opportunity policies and staff conduct.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive fitness program for active and retired personnel and dependents.
• Ensure staff training and certification; oversee PT, group exercise, and personal training sessions.
• Conduct conditioning sessions, clinics, and seminars; train CFLs and fitness staff.
• Lead annual performance reviews; assign work and manage priorities.
• Uphold CNIC EEO policy; address disciplinary issues and ensure fair treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Training & development

Fitness program development

Job description

Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Coordinator)

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) NSA Maine. Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of one or a combination of one of the following programs at the installation: Aquatics, Fitness, Sports.

Key Responsibilities

Fitness (includes but not limited to): Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive, fitness program, for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents at one or more facilities . Program includes personal training, group exercise, fitness incentives, and Navy physical readiness program. Provides guidance to all Fitness Center staff in the absence of the Fitness Director.

Plans, organizes and conducts fitness specific conditioning sessions, fitness assessments, clinics or seminars to train patrons. Ensures Sports Specialists (fitness) are trained and certified to lead Command physical training (PT), group exercise, and/or conduct personal training sessions. Provides guidance and recommendations on Command Physical Readiness Program as requested to the installation Command Fitness Leaders (CFL). Provides initial and refresher training for CFLs.

Attends installation meetings related to the fitness program. Ensures exercise, nutrition and behavioral health education programs are incorporated into the installations fitness program. Assist in conducting training clinics.

Clinics may include Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System, proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning for aerobic/anaerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, flexibility training, nutrition education and/or other specific needs. Makes and/or coordinates repairs of fitness facility equipment. Ensures all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to fitness areas are posted and observed.

Serves as the subject matter expert on exercise science for the installation. Directs work to be accomplished by staff. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in section staffing decisions. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.

Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable. Directly supervises assigned staff.

Requirements & Education

This Position does not have a required Educational Requirement.

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 $28 – $33/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.