MWR Recreation Specialist (Physical Readiness Support)

Overview

MWR Recreation Specialist (Physical Readiness Support) role at Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)

This position is located within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department of Navy Region Southwest (NRSW). Fitness and recreational programs and activities are provided to active duty, retirees, reservists, and their dependents and authorized civilian personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts a physical fitness program that provides conditioning programs for authorized patrons.
• Instructs individuals and groups in the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training.
• Conducts micro-fit testing, including measuring individuals\' aerobic capacities, body fat percentage, height / weight ratios, strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, and blood pressure.
• Works with various command representatives in developing and implementing physical fitness programs for military personnel.
• Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self-monitored progress by preparing written instruction and procedures for performance of work, use of equipment, safety and wellbeing of all involved.
• May train / lead other employees in various recreation / physical fitness-related positions.
• Registers students, collects fees, maintains attendance and appropriate accounting records.
• Ensure all safety measures are observed.
• Responsible for care of equipment and security of facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

A minimum of three years experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of the assigned program. A degree from an accredited college / university in a related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes checks of SARP records, FFSMIS records, and installation security checks as described in applicable DoD instructions. This information is used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05. DoDI 1402.05 also outlines automatic disqualification for certain offenses. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. Some positions have special requirements, and selectees may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Direct Deposit / Electronic Fund Transfer and E-Verify are used for eligibility and payments.

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