NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: MER103416-31
POSITION TITLE: FITNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
SERIES & GRADE: NF-0188-04
SALARY: $40,000 - $50,000 annually
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: REGULAR FULL TIME (35 – 40 HOURS WEEKLY) *BENEFITS INCLUDED
LOCATION: MWR FITNESS CENTER, NAVAL AIR STATION, MERIDIAN, MS
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL SOURCES
RELOCATION EXPENSES: NEGOTIABLE *Relocation Bonus
OPENING DATE: 05/26/2016
JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is to: plan, manage and administer a comprehensive year round base fitness and sports programs and the facilities used in conducting these programs. The fitness program includes, as a minimum, group exercise classes, incentive programs, special events for all customers and fitness improvement programs for military members not meeting Navy fitness or weight standards. The sports program includes, as a minimum, self-directed sports, intramural sports and Category A aquatic facility. The aquatic facility includes an outdoor swimming pool.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Fitness Coordinator, Fitness Specialist-CFL/FEP and Fitness Aquatic Specialist-Facility and other fitness personnel in the Fitness Complex. Trains, assigns duties, sets work standards, appraises performance, interviews, selects, schedules and approves leave for employees. Within the scope of objectives and guidelines established at higher organizational levels, plans, organizes, manages, and supervises a diverse and comprehensive fitness and sports facility and program which includes group exercise classes, self-directed fitness and sports programs, incentive programs, special events, intramural, extramural, and varsity sports, instructional programs and awareness and education programs. Program serves a population of active duty, reserve, and retired military; their family members, civilians, and other authorized customers. Develops and implements programs to accommodate the wide range of interests for both fitness and sports activities in traditional as well as trendy and specialized activities. Prepares APF and NAF budgets which include the expenditures required to conduct the fitness and sports programs (Categories A and B). Ensures sufficient equipment and supplies are available to provide a comprehensive program. Determines adequacy of facilities, identifies additional needs and recommends facility construction/alteration and renovation projects and monitors repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment. Coordinates and implements plans and policies to ensure facilities and programs are in compliance with established safety, fire and environmental directives. Plans and coordinates all aspects of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint military and civilian community undertakings to make maximum use of facilities, services and other resources. Coordinates with marketing staff to plan and develop promotional, advertising, commercial sponsorship, and publicity strategies. Insures that the Navy Physical Readiness Program has the necessary support by assisting local Command Fitness Leaders in conducting and administering safe and proper Physical Readiness Tests. Establishes and maintains business relationships with professionals in the field of health and fitness.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess certification or degree in a health science related field.
Knowledge of the wide range of principles, concepts, and techniques of fitness and sports such as would be gained through a formal education and extensive experience in effectively planning and conducting fitness and sports programs (e.g., the five components of fitness, human anatomy, exercise principles and techniques, basic nutrition, recreational sports management, etc.).
Knowledge of physical fitness programs which includes knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight loss/control, cardiovascular endurance, exercise requirements and projected results.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness and exercise and testing equipment.
Knowledge of the physical and psychological factors of individual and team sports.
Knowledge of a range of activities and services and participant’s interest and needs typical of fitness program which enables the employee to develop and conduct a very large and exceptionally diversified program in the specialty area.
Knowledge includes the ability to develop plans for facility improvements, interpretation of sporting rules, developing intramural and extramural tournaments for base, region, Navy competition and local and national levels in areas not directly associated with military sports.
Skill in the application and utilization of such knowledge in developing, planning and carrying out a large, comprehensive fitness program which meets, as fully possible, needs and desires of a large participating community with detriment to health or safety, and protection of public buildings and outdoor natural resources, and reflects exceptional abilities in the area of program and safety management.
Knowledge and skill as a facility and program manager. Including the knowledge of support activities (i.e., budget, manpower, contracting, etc.) in order to obtain the resources to insure proper delivering an effective and efficient fitness and sports program.
Skill in managing financial and physical resources of a fitness and sports program.
Knowledge and skill to train staffs, officials, and instructors in many areas of fitness and sports.
Knowledge and skill in the use of wide range of fitness and sports equipment and its benefits to patrons.
Must be able to recommend specific equipment to meet the needs of individual customers or groups.
Knowledge of facility and personnel management policies, practices and procedures, including the ability to adjust work operations to meet the emergency, changing program or production requirements within available resources with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work.
Knowledge of safety, fire and environmental regulations and procedures.
Skill in communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing in order to promote and report on the program, and to work on solutions to problems and questions relating to the program.
Ability to teach fitness center staff to train patrons in the use of equipment and on conducting personal fitness programs. Focus areas to include safety, the importance of physical fitness, benefits of cardiovascular and resistance training, and proper exercise techniques.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The MWR Operations Manager sets the overall objectives of the total fitness and sports program and consults with the incumbent as needed in initiating and planning programs and activities, developing program priorities and schedules, and determines how and when work is done and how resources will be allocated. On the whole however, the size and specialized nature of the program places heavy responsibility upon the incumbent to plan and execute the many diverse activities involved, with unusual independence in both planning and program operation stages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is partially sedentary while in an office setting and moderately active while in the fitness center and at the outdoor activities.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Up to 10% or less.
OTHER INFORMATION
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee will be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED
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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; Human Resources 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. Please ensure that your resume or application contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement along with any supporting documents, or your application may not be considered. 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 Central Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.
SPOUSAL PREFERENCE
N/A
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Please ensure that your application/resume contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If selected for an interview, applicants can expect to be contacted 1-3 weeks after their interview with a position offer or notification of non-selection. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we regret we are not able to respond individually in writing to all applicants who are not selected for interviews for our positions.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefits package available (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
You can review our benefits at: https://www.navymwr.org/resources/hr
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants should submit their NAF Employment Application or resume to MWR Personnel Office or by mail or fax to: Morale, Welfare and Recreation, 255 Rosenbaum Ave. Suite 238, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS 39309. Tel: (601) 679-2467; fax: (601) 679-2640. Apply in person Monday - Friday at NAS Meridian Pass & Tag Office, 6:00AM- 3:30PM *Self-service (Drop off application/resume, pick up NAF Employment Application, review job announcements). Applications or resumes may be emailed to nasmer.mwr.nafhr@navy.mil. EMAILS MUST HAVE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE-Failure to do so will result in your email being considered SPAM.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
NAF Employment Application or Resume
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.
We are an E-Verify participant.
Employment subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Must have or be eligible for secret clearance.
As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
The Department of 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 factor.
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