Recreation Specialist Supervisor (Fitness)

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 must possess: Must possess and maintain at all times a Certified Instructor/Trainer certificate from one of the following organizations: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); cooper Institute; American council on Exercise (ACE); Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) or American Aerobic Association International/International Sports Medicine Association (AAI/ISMA). If Group Exercise Instruction is performed (GEI) as part of assigned duties of the position, the incumbent must possess and maintain a certified GEI from one of the following organizations: National Dance Exercise Instructor Training Association (NDEITA); International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA), Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA); American Council on Exercise (ACE) or Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).Must possess and maintain at all times a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor certificate and First Aid Instructor certificate. A Bachelor’s degree in Recreation with a major in exercise physiology, physical education or related field with specific training and understanding of all forms of exercise, nutrition and wellness, or coursework towards such a degree is strongly preferred. A combination of education, training, and experience in physical education with a concentration in exercise science and/or a fitness-related area sufficient to manage a fitness facility and associated programs independently is required. Experience must include familiarity/instructions using a wide range of fitness equipment including resistance and/or selectorized machines, computerized cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Must be a mature individual with prior leader/supervisory experience. Must possess an adequate level of physical fitness to use and demonstrate all fitness equipment and exercises and be able to lead all classes. Excellent written and verbal communication and interview skills are required to assess patron’s, supervise staff, and assist with the promotion and marketing of the program. Considerable tact and diplomacy as well as finesse are required when interacting with staff members and individuals to develop goals and objectives for their physical-conditioning program. Basic knowledge of marketing/publicity materials and the use of basic computer hardware and software is preferred.
This position is located in the Commander, Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Programs. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Fitness Instructor demonstrating “hands on” techniques to teach and demonstrate safe and effective methods of exercise, applying the fundamental principles of exercise science. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT WALLOPS ISLAND, VA.