ANNOUNCING AN OPPORTUNITY TO
BECOME A PART OF THE MWR TEAM
POSITION: FITNESS COORDINATOR
SERIES/GRADE: NF-0188-04
SALARY: $17.01 – 20.00 PH
NO RELOCATION EXPENSES
ANNOUNCEMENT #: GP-20-24354 PERSONNEL BULLETIN
OPENING DATE: 05/14/2020 FULL TIME
CLOSING DATE: 05/28/2020
LOCATION: Fitness Division, Fitness Center, Bldg. 445; Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi. Relocation expenses not authorized.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to public. NAF employees of CBC, Gulfport and other Navy and Marine Corps activities and through the voluntary application file. Vacancies may be filled by methods other than promotions when the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources.
HOW TO APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/568334900?t=1589472659218
SUMMARY: Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of one or a combination of one of the following programs at the installation: Aquatics, Fitness, Sports.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to make maximum use of resources, consistent with military mission and with the principles of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program development. Assists the Fitness Program Director in periodically updating the departmental strategic plan and reports. Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports. Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to current CNIC, MWR priorities including recruitment and retention. Coordinates program efforts with other Fitness Division team members. Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regards to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines. Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be cosponsored. Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.). Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements. Ensures programs, operations, and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines. Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel. Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities, and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor. Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training. Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities. Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility.
Assists with reservations, contracts, and access list for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities.
Directs work to be accomplished by staff. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
Participates in section staffing decisions. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Supports CNIC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable. Directly supervises assigned staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.
Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out fitness, aquatics, and/or sports programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to specific needs of the community to be served.
Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing the recreational activity certifications.
Knowledge of both, NAF, and appropriated fund (APF) funding, government procurement procedures, cash handling procedures, fiscal, personnel, material and cash management.
Knowledge of various specialty equipment, both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs.
Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors that impact training, performance and recovery of individuals and team sports. (Sports Program Manager Only)
Knowledge of the governing body rules for offered athletic events. (Sports Program Manager Only)
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness. (Fitness Program Manager Only)
Knowledge of military physical fitness standards and testing procedures. (Fitness Program Manager Only)
Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts and techniques that govern physical fitness programs which includes knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight loss/control, cardiovascular endurance, exercise requirements and projected results. (Fitness Program Manager Only)
Knowledge of bio-mechanics, fitness testing and exercise prescription supplemented with a knowledge of proper procedures in the use of strength training equipment, nutrition, exercise, physical fitness programming and testing equipment. (Fitness Program Manager Only)
Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities and/or individual and team sports which meets the needs of the participating community.
EDUCATION: Per DoD MWR Fitness Standards (issued 21 July 2016), the requirements for the different Program Managers are as follows:
While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as program director:
a) a four-year degree in exercise science or a related field for civilian personnel;
b) professional certification by an accredited health/fitness organization; and
c) at least three years of experience in the fitness industry/field for civilian personnel.
Incumbent must possess and maintain:
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
The Sports Program Manager is a supervisory position responsible for development and oversight of sports programming. While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as program director:
a) a four-year degree in sports administration or a related field;
b) professional certification from a sport’s governing body; and
c) at least three years of experience in the industry.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is partially sedentary while in an office setting and moderately active while in the fitness center and at the outdoor facilities. Prolonged standing is required when conducting training classes. At times the work requires a heavy amount of physical exertion (e.g. lifting up to 75 pounds, preparing play areas for activities, demonstrating exercises, setting up and tearing down equipment, etc.). In addition, the work requires a well above average amount of physical dexterity and ability in a variety of fitness and sports activities in order to demonstrate and teach staff and program participants.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: Qualifying veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application for employment.
Dept of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors.
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