Human Performance Specialist

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander, Navy Region Southwest; San Diego, CA. Incumbent serves as a Human Performance Specialist and provides program support in the optimization of physical readiness onboard the installation.

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 all of the following: A bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Health Education, Physician Assistant, Dietitian, etc.) At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience applying a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of health, wellness, and/or performance to improve or optimize human performance. A current professional certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited health/fitness organization or Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). A qualified candidate also possesses the following: Knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and their relationships underlying the practices of human performance optimization to improve the efficiency and quality of work performed or to protect the qualify of life. Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair. Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out the physical readiness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of human performance to specific needs of the community to be served. Knowledge of neuromuscular and physiological responses to exercise sufficient to design and monitor human performance programs. Skill in and ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes and skill levels. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access). Skill in the use of database programs (e.g. PRIMS-2). Ability to create, explore, evaluate, design, and deliver human performance solutions and validate their predicted performance to resolve problems, conditions, and issues related to military readiness, resiliency, and retention. Ability to apply a range and depth of knowledge acquired specifically through an intensive learning regimen of the phenomena, theories, and concepts of a scientific body of medical knowledge. Ability to assess, resolve, and predict the relationship and interactions of human performance data and findings under varying conditions. Ability to stay abreast of current literature in order to assess and evaluate human performance assessment outcomes in the military community. Ability to carry out physical readiness programs competently and independently through the proper application of principles, concepts, and techniques of human performance to satisfy specific needs of the community to be served. Ability to conduct accurate and valid fitness assessment/testing, design, and deliver recommended fitness program, based on individual goals and assessment results. 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.