Sports Specialist

About the role

This position is located at Fitness, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station JRB, New Orleans, La.

The purpose of this position is to serve 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 (FEP) Outreach.

What you will do

• In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES 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.
• Trains/leads other employees in various recreation/physical fitness-related positions.
• Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports.
• Stays current with latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction.
• Assists with marketing and promotion of fitness programs.
• Assists Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition Command Fitness Leader Course and other CNIC Headquarters supported/endorsed programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: All required certifications must be included at time of applying in order to be considered.

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) a high school diploma or equivalent; AND b) a primary certification from an accredited health/fitness organization* or a certification from a commercial/industry health/fitness organization approved by the Service HQ in the specific physical activity program in which they instruct (e.g. yoga, cardio dance programs) Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 60 days of hire: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification Automated External Defibrillator Certification Blood-borne Pathogen Training Navy Basic Fitness Certification

How you will be evaluated

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire.

Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability.

If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.

Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume - limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume - *** Proof of education: official transcripts only; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable.
• Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• Proof of training: licensures and certifications are acceptable, must show your name, licensure/certification type, and expiration date (if applicable).
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

What to expect next

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).

Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII.

An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.

Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to *** to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace.

The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.