Performance Education Specialist NF4

Job Title

Performance Education Specialist for Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (W ARR)/Semper Fit

The Performance Education Specialist for the Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (W ARR)/Semper Fit will improve readiness, lethality, and resilience of total force in all domains of fitness - physical, mental, spiritual, and social, the foundational building blocks of Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF). Adheres to established policies and guidance when providing performance education coordination and prepares specific content for primary prevention-based resources, programs, and efforts related to sleep science, optimizing recovery and adaptation, and general health and wellness education. Collaborates and works in alignment with all prevention, WARR, and other programs across the installation. Supports and implements health education, recovery and reconditioning with a focus on sleep, tobacco-free living, drug and alcohol use, healthy eating, active living, healthy personal relationships, reproductive and sexual health, and mental and emotional well-being. Teaches a standardized health education curriculum that covers behavior changes in areas such as sleep, health, wellness, performance, nutrition, recovery, and other components of health education.

This includes providing education to targeted populations such as Pregnant and Postpartum (P3T) and disease management for Marine and families and other authorized users groups by creating digital media-based content, formal and informal classes, conducting individual or group evaluations, and creating partnerships with Navy Medicine and other stakeholders. Conducts performance testing, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max), body fat analysis, resting metabolic rate (RMR), and other measures of performance testing using various technological resources. Maximizes the use of interactive training methods providing performance education through social media applications such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and other Marine Corps approved outlets. Develop and design promotional and campaign materials for the installation and target populations as needed. Establishes and collects performance-based metrics and reports data in support of measures of performance and measures of effectiveness to the installation WARR/Semper Fit Director, Headquarters WARR/Semper Fit the Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense. Assists with program evaluations.

Creates and participates in a variety of collaborative groups and coordinates with a diverse range of subject matter experts such as strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, athletic trainers, and all others who provide services in the physical, mental, social and spiritual domains to include healthcare providers to support Marine Corps installations. Provides secondary support for recovery and reconditioning, nutrition education, and skill building capabilities delivered to Marines and family members. Maintains accurate documentation and records of training delivery, ensuring compliance with installation procedures and higher headquarters policies. Designs, oversees, and implements budgets and funding strategies for individually managed areas and collaborative project engagements, ensuring effective allocation and financial sustainability. Provides world class customer service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. The work is performed in a variety of settings such as a classroom, an office, or a performance center, and at outdoor or indoor events. The work areas normally involve everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of offices and physical performance environments, and training rooms which require safety precautions.