Job Summary

NAVSTA NEWPORT. Incumbent serves as a Recreation Specialist (Fitness Specialist) responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive fitness programs and services to eligible patrons. Work involves designing and leading exercise programs, providing outreach to commands, supporting Navy's Physical Readiness Program, and assisting in the management of facility operations to ensure safe, effective, and mission aligned fitness services.

Job Description

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: Knowledge of exercise principles and health promotion sufficient to design, deliver, and evaluate safe, effective fitness programs. Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility standards, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair. 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. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). 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. Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals. Ability to prepare clear, 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.