MWR Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Program Manager)

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness Sports and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAFEC). Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of Fitness Programs.

Duties

• 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.
• Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to make maximum use of resources consistent with military mission and with the principles of Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program development.
• Assists the Fitness Program Director in periodically updating the departmental strategic plan and reports.
• Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories cost controls patron counts and maintains related records and reports.
• Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to current CNIC MWR priorities including recruitment and retention.
• Coordinates program efforts with other Fitness Division team members.
• Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regards to scheduling supervision and facility guidelines.
• Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be cosponsored.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g. preparing and distributing flyers press releases brochures etc.).
• Arranges for equipment supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Ensures programs operations and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation and health and safety regulations standards and guidelines.
• Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Prepares training manuals/material operating manuals and conducts staff meetings and training.
• Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities.
• Provides clerical support program registration answers telephones and maintains
• correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility.
• Assists with reservations contracts and access list for various fitness sports and aquatics facilities.
• 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 receive 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 CNICs 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

Conditions of employment

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Must be able to work nights holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
• Must possess and maintain Professional Certification from an accredited health/fitness organization CPR First Aid AED and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out fitness programs through the proper application of principles concepts and techniques of recreation to specific needs of the community to be served.
• Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing the recreational activity certifications.
• Knowledge of both NAF and appropriated fund (APF) funding government procurement procedures cash handling procedures fiscal personnel material and cash management.
• Knowledge of various specialty equipment both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of anatomy physiology and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness.
• Knowledge of military physical fitness standards and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of a wide range of principles concepts and techniques that govern physical fitness programs which includes knowledge of exercise science strength conditioning nutrition weight loss/control cardiovascular endurance exercise requirements and projected results.
• Knowledge of bio-mechanics fitness testing and exercise prescription supplemented with knowledge of proper procedures in the use of strength training equipment nutrition exercise physical fitness programming and testing equipment.
• Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness aquatics and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities and/or individual and team sports which meets the needs of the participating community.
• Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available community resources.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Word Excel Power Point Outlook) and other operating systems used in the program area.
• Ability to analyze and prepare clear concise and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
• Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.

Education

This position does not have positive education requirements.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005 if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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