**Recreation Specialist (Fitness)**

Announcement Number:NAF-21-090 Department:Fitness Location:Washington Position Status:Regular Part-Time Salary:$17.78 - $18.13 Hourly Areas of Consideration:ALL SOURCES Relocation Expenses:No Application Email:[email protected] Opening Date: 03/23/2021 Open Continuously **Location:** Naval Station Everett - Seismo Gym

**Pay Grade:** NF-0188-03

*Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.*

**Brief Description of Duties:** The primary purpose of this position is to provide patrons with information and techniques for physical readiness through instruction and programs that support Navy standards. Incumbent must conduct an ongoing variety of fitness classes and set up individual fitness programs for patrons on fitness equipment, ensuring that the patron fully understands how to safely exercise and operate all fitness equipment. Apply knowledge of fitness techniques and programs to provide a variety of ongoing fitness programs and instructions such as introduction to fitness lifestyle changes, basic muscular toning, circuit training, aerobic conditioning training, etc. for purpose of providing patrons with a broader understanding and application of fitness, skills and abilities. Assist in designing individualized exercise programs for patrons based on their goals or current fitness status by performing fitness profile testing (Aerobic capacity, blood pressure, heart rate and body composition). Screen participant for cardiovascular risk factors prior to exercise via a comprehensive medical history and health habits questionnaire. Enforce all rules and regulations of the fitness center. Attend fitness meetings, workshops, and seminars presented by the Fitness Manager and other outside organizations. Incumbent must exercise tact, good manners and courtesy when serving and assisting customers. Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualification Requirements:** Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine or a Health related field is desired, or two-years of experience within the health/fitness field and a high school diploma. Employees must have current certification in each of the following when placed in the position: Personal training, Group exercise instructor, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid Certification. They must also obtain certification from The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or The American Council on Exercise (ACE) in personal training and group fitness within six months of placement in the position. Instructional materials to prepare for the ACE of ACSM will be provided by Fleet & Family Readiness Program to assist in meeting this requirement for continued employment. Knowledge gained through extensive and relevant experience which enable the incumbent to competently and independently plan, development and conduct a diversified fitness program through proper application of fitness principles, concepts, and techniques that relate to the specific needs of the patrons and the interest of the military community at several dispersed locations is required. Possess computer skills in order to operate Microsoft Office, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be willing to work all operational hours, which may include nights, evenings and some holidays. May require lifting of up to 50+ lbs.

**Conditions of Employment:** Successful completion of National Agency (NACI) background check required. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required.

**Other Information:** Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectees eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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.

**Advancement Opportunities:**

**How to Apply:** Submit a completed and signed NAF Application form and Declaration Form 306 available to download at: . Send in NAF application/Declaration Form 306 via e-mail to: **[email protected]**.

*Application and Declaration for Federal Employment Form 306 required of all applicants

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