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Recreation Specialist (Fitness Specialist)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 75 days ago
On-site Norfolk, VA $20.5/hr Apply by Jul 13, 2026 Recreation Specialist ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This NAF position is for a Recreation Specialist (Fitness Specialist) within the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Fitness Program, located at Naval Station Norfolk. The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive fitness programs by designing and leading exercise programs, providing outreach to commands, supporting Navy's Physical Readiness Program, and assisting in facility operations.
What You'll Do
- →Program Delivery & Instruction duties include but are not limited to: Designs, leads, and evaluates individual and group exercise programs (e.g., strength, cardiovascular, flexibility, spin, aquatics, functional training).
- →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.
- →Provides customers general fitness information, instruction on proper use of fitness equipment and program information.
- →Provides certified personal training, fitness assessments, and individualized exercise plans for active-duty personnel and other authorized patrons.
- →Delivers fitness testing to include aerobic capacity, body composition, strength, endurance, and flexibility assessments.
- →Facility & Operations Support duties include but are not limited to: Ensures fitness spaces and equipment are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
- →Performs minor maintenance and coordinates repair of equipment.
- →Develops written procedures, instructional guides, and safety protocols for use of equipment and fitness programming.
- →Provides on-the-floor customer service, assisting patrons with equipment use and safe exercise techniques.
- →Supports the implementation of Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS), Navy Mission Nutrition, and other CNIC supported fitness and wellness initiatives.
- →Group Exercise duties include but are 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.
Requirements
- ✓Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; or physical education.
- ✓OR Specialized experience that demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation.
- ✓AND 1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement OR 1-year specialized experience in the physical activity program or area OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3e704135-62a1-4b40-93fc-4b90462829e1
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