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MWR Sports Specialist (Fitness Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 78 days ago
On-site Port Hueneme, CA $22 – $25/hr Apply by Jul 30, 2026 Sports Specialist ESFPESTPISFP EducationTransportation
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This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); NBVC. Incumbent serves as a Fitness instructor, personal trainer or group fitness instructor and may perform one or a combination of the following functions within the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch: Group Exercise, Command Fitness Leader (CFL) Outreach, Fitness Enhancement Program Outreach.
What You'll Do
- →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 Navy's 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.
Requirements
- ✓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: a) a high school diploma or equivalent; b) fitness instructor, personal trainer or certification from an accredited health/fitness organization*; and 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: a) primary approved certification from an accredited health/fitness organization*, and b) approved certification in the physical activity or program area.
- ✓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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