U.S. Department of the Navy is hiring: Sports Specialist (Fitness) in Great Lake

MWR Great Lakes, IL

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.

Duties

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles

Qualifications

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 possess the following:

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.

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.

Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.

Ability to conduct accurate fitness testing and provide recommended fitness program, based on fitness goals.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Ability to prepare clear, concise, 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.

High school diploma or equivalent

Fitness instructor, personal trainer or certification from an accredited health/fitness organization

AND

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:

Primary approved certification from an accredited health/fitness organization

AND

Approved certification in the physical activity or program area.

About the company

The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.

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