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FITNESS COORDINATOR
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Corpus Christi, TX $25 – $26/hr Apply by Sep 16, 2026 Recreation Specialist ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is located within the Athletic Branch, Recreation Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX. The purpose of this position is to manage the fitness/wellness programs for the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, and all tenant commands. The incumbent provides guidance in the area of physical fitness and training and provides various wellness programs to all authorized patrons.
What You'll Do
- →MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises fitness specialists, recreation assistants (fitness), and contract instructors Provides leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive work force Ensures continuous flow and exchange of information between employees Trains/leads other employees in various recreation/physical fitness-related positions.
- →Meets regularly with Fitness Director to strategize how to implement fitness programs and services.
- →Specific supervision responsibilities include but are not limited to: Approving leave Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates with selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments and the capabilities of employees.
- →Assists with marketing and promotion of fitness programs.
- →Personal Training and Group Exercise (includes but not limited to): Coordinates the design, supervision, coaching, and instruction of a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of the various fitness facilities.
- →Coordinates fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes.
- →Coordinates certified personal training services to all eligible patrons.
- →Coordinates Instruction of 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.
- →Coordinates assisting patrons on the fitness floor by providing training tips in order to prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques.
- →Coordinates written instruction and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety, and well-being of all involved.
- →Coordinates the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
- →Coordinates administration of fitness testing, which includes measuring aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
- →Coordinates the instruction of the Command Fitness Leader course and fitness related general military training.
- →Oversees Fitness Specialist's role in working with various command representatives (CFL, ACFL) to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.
Requirements
- ✓Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of three years' experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program.
- ✓A degree from an accredited college/university in a related field may be substituted for TWO year of experience.
- ✓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: 1. a) High School diploma; 2. b) Fitness instructor, personal trainer or certification from an NCCA accredited health/fitness organization; and 3. c) 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: 1. a) Primary approved certification from an NCCA accredited health/fitness organization, and 2. b) Approved certification in the physical activity or program area. *Accredited health/fitness organizations are listed per DoD MWR Fitness Standards (issued 21 July 2016).
- ✓Staff qualifications will vary significantly, depending on the type of participant accepted by the facility.
- ✓Facilities that offer programs designed to appeal to children, older participants or to participants with known health problems; the staff should have special qualifications, usually an advanced, clinically-oriented certification from a nationally recognized professional organization.
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