FITNESS SPECIALIST (FAMILY FITNESS) Job in Pensacola, FL

Vacancy No. PEN 24-12405479 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $17.00 to $20.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 5/1/2024 Close Date 5/15/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Pensacola, FL


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is assigned to Non-Appropriated Funds Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command; Naval Air Station Pensacola FL. 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 Outreach, Fitness Enhancement Program Outreach.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Personal Training and Group Exercise

  • Provides certified personal training services to all eligible patrons.
  • Provides fitness training and programming to groups of various sizes.
  • Designs, supervises, coaches, and instructs a variety of group exercise programs (e.g., Step, Spin, Water Aerobics) inside and outside of the various fitness facilities in the assigned workout areas.
  • Assists with fitness and MWR events (competitions, challenges, races).
  • Instructs patrons on 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 patrons on the fitness floor by providing training tips in order to prevent unsafe or ineffective exercise techniques.
  • Prepares written instructions and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety, and well-being of all involved.
  • Provides instructions 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.
  • Stays current with latest fitness programming ideas to increase attendance and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Conducts fitness orientation classes which include providing patrons with a tour of the facility, reviewing rules and regulations, and introducing patrons to cardiovascular, free-weight, and resistance machines.
  • Establishes/reviews the schedule of events, conducts tours, sets-up/prepares gymnasiums/facilities/playing fields prior to scheduled start time for fitness events.
  • Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
CFL/FEP/NOFFS/Program
  • 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.
  • Works with various command representatives to develop and implement physical fitness programs for military personnel.
  • Assists Fitness Director and/or Coordinator with outreach and implementation of Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS), Mission Nutrition/ Command Fitness Leader Courses, and other CNIC Headquarters supported/endorsed programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Facility/Equipment Maintenance (includes but not limited to):
  • Ensures facility and sporting fields are open and/or closed at the posted time.
  • Monitors and checks the security of premises.
  • Monitors activity within the facility, circulating among the patrons to assist with basic use of equipment/gear and to maintain good order and discipline.
  • Ensures athletic playing surfaces are properly maintained, safe, and ready for play.
  • Assists in properly cleaning and maintaining equipment/facilities, maintains inventory, performs general janitorial services to ensure interior spaces are in a clean, neat, and orderly state at all times (e.g., sweeping and mopping floors; dusting and cleaning workout areas, mirrors, bathrooms, and locker areas; straightening equipment and accessories, etc.).
  • Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment when appropriate and assists with outdoor maintenance.
  • Reports/records maintenance problems, material deficiencies, and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must upload two (2) professional references along with contact information.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess a current certification from a NCCA or DEAC health/fitness organization.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years and/or a Childcare National Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.

Qualifications

  • Must possess a current certification from a NCCA or DEAC health/fitness organization.
  • 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.

Education

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

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 MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil 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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Required Documents

  • Must have a primary certification from an accredited health/fitness organization.
  • Must have a diploma or equivalent.
  • Must provide two (2) references along with contact information.
  • Resume: Include name and contact information.
  • Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
  • Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:

1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate. To claim this preference, you MUST:-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions. To claim this preference, you MUST:-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc.)To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.)***Qualifying applicants with preferences are co

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.

Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.

Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.

Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/15/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12405479It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Kimberly Hicks

Address

NAS Pensacola
450 Radford Blvd Bldg 4143
Pensacola, FL 32508
US
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Next steps

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.


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