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Sports Specialist (Fitness Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Posted 71 days ago
On-site Great Lakes, IL $19.5 – $22/hr Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Sports Specialist ESFPESTPISFP Education
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This position is located in the Sports and Fitness Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Great Lakes, Illinois. 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, and Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) Outreach. MWR Great Lakes, IL
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
- ✓This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Benefits
- ★Employee Perks: Permanent, part-time are seasonal positions are open year-round.
- ★We're always looking for talented professionals in these key areas: Sports, Fitness & Aquatics - Outdoor Recreation - Marina Services - Golf Course Operations - Food & Beverage - Programs/Special Events - Administration - More!
- ★Additionally, MWR leadership values its employees and provides multiple ways for employees to move upward in your career!
Personality Fit
Job ID: 93d3e8bc-0a10-4fbc-a00d-e1fed41302c7
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