Sports Specialist (Fitness Trainer)

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). 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.

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: · 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. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following within 60 days of hire: · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification · Automated External Defibrillator Certification · Blood-borne Pathogen Training · Navy Basic Fitness Certification ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTED AAPTE - Academy of Applied Personal Training Education; ACE - American Council on Exercise ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine ACTION Certification CI - The Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research CSCCA - Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association IFPA - International Fitness Professionals Association ISFTA - International Sports & Fitness Trainers Association NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine NAYS - National Alliance for Youth Sports NCHEC - National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. NCSF - National Council on Strength and Fitness NESTA - National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association NETA - National Exercise Trainers Association NFPT - National Federation of Professional Trainers NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association PTA Global, Inc. TWCC - Training & Wellness Certification Commission DEAC (Distance Education Accrediting Commission) Accredited Certifying Agencies ISSA - International Sports Sciences Association USCI - US Career Institute