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**Announcement Number** 2022-25 **Department** Fitness **Location** Florida **Position Status** Flex **Salary** $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly **POSITION:** **SPORTS SPECIALIST (FITNESS), NF-0188-03** **SALARY:** $17.00 per hour DOE
**CATEGORY:** A flexible employee is one who serves in either a continuing or temporary (time limited) position, on a scheduled or unscheduled (as needed or intermittent) basis, up to 40 hours per week. Flexible employees are not eligible to participate in the CNIC benefit programs, nor are they entitled to earn or use leave including military leave, court leave, sick or annual leave.
**SCHEDULE:** Rotating, averaging no more than 29 hours per week, to include days, nights and weekends.
**LOCATION:** Fitness, Sports & Aquatics Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Station, Mayport, Florida.
**AREA OF CONSIDERATION:** ALL SOURCES.
**BASIC DUTIES:** **Group Exercise (includes but not limited to):** Designs, supervises, coaches, and instructs a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of the fitness facility. Provides fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes. Prepares written instruction and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety, and well-being of all involved. Provides instruction on the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training. Conducts fitness testing, which includes measuring aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure. Works with various command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel. **CFL/FEP Outreach (includes but not limited to):** Provides certified personal training and group exercise services to active duty military as outlined in the Navys Physical Readiness Program instruction. Assists with the instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness related general military training. Assists patrons on the fitness floor by providing training tips in order to prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques. **General (includes but not limited to):** Provides certified personal training services to all eligible patrons. Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self-monitored progress by preparing written instructions and procedures for the performance of work, use of equipment, safety and well-being of all involved. Assists customers by providing general fitness information, instruction on proper use of fitness equipment and program information. Ensures fitness spaces and equipment are clean and maintained. Performs basic equipment maintenance and repair. Trains/leads other employees in various recreation/physical fitness-related positions. Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports. Stays current with latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction. Assists with marketing and promotion of fitness programs. Assists Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition Command Fitness Leader Course and other CNIC Headquarters supported/endorsed programs.
**QUALIFICATIONS:** Per DoD MWR Fitness Standards (issued 21 July 2016) this position is responsible for designing individual and/or group exercise programs as well as supervising, coaching, and instructing exercise in or outside of the fitness facility.
The **three elements** below sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as a fitness instructor/personal trainer instructor:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Fitness instructor, personal trainer or certification from an accredited health/fitness organization*; and
- Professional competence in the physical activity program or area.
The **two elements** below sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as a group fitness instructor:
- Primary approved certification from an accredited health/fitness organization*, and
- Approved certification in the physical activity or program area.
Ability to competently and independently carry out fitness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to satisfy specific 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. Skill and ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes. Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair. Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Ability to prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch. Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
*COPIES OF EDUCATION AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH RESUME.*
**Key Requirements:**
*Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a National Agency Check.
*Employment in positions requiring pre-employment physical examinations is contingent on passing the physical examination.
*Direct Deposit of your paycheck is mandatory and is a condition of employment.
*We are an E-Verify participant.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor. Policy:
**APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE:**
**1.** **Reemployment Priority List (RPL):** Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
**To claim this preference, you MUST:**
* Submit a copy of your BBA Separation
* Notification indicating eligibility for RPL2.
**2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP):** Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
To claim this preference, you MUS