Fitness Specialist (Fitness Program Manager)
Applicants will be reviewed and referred on the following dates: Apr 28, 2025, May 8, 2025, and closing on May 19, 2025. Announcement will close once position is filled. Works under the general supervision of the Fitness and Sports Manager (FASM) to plan, organize, equip and manage a comprehensive fitness program for Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral AFS including and not limited to group exercise and fitness improvement classes, incentive programs, special events, and equipment and exercise program orientations, IAW DAFI34-114 and other relevant DoD and local guidance. Develops continuity binders to maintain records of required documentation. Provides interactive supervision of programs as needed or directed. Monitors participant eligibility. Develops an annual strategic plan and robust activity calendar. Works with FSS Marketing to aggressively publicize all components of the fitness program in various media outlets for maximum awareness and participation, secure promotional sponsorship and advertising, and conduct ongoing surveillance of the eligible customer population to assess the program demand and effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Works with the Community Services Flight and Youth Center to conduct relevant joint programs and activities that can be offered through the R4R and Unite programs. Actively supports and participates in basewide events. Provides customer service and proficiency training to the recreation assistants and ensures mandated certifications are maintained. Performs facility manager duties to include weekly inspections of group exercise areas, submitting and tracking work orders until discrepancies are corrected, and monitoring repair and improvement projects. Performs weekly inspections of group exercise equipment, documents and reports issues to management. Manages group exercise, personal trainer and massage contracts to ensure statements of work, quality and safety of services, and customer satisfaction are maintained. Recruits qualified NAF contract personnel and prepares required documents. Manages and accounts for the group exercise equipment inventory. Provides budget inputs to the FASM for APF and NAF annual operations and maintenance and unfunded requirements, and prepares project and purchase documents as directed. Assists in setting up facilities and equipment for all fitness programs and special functions at both fitness centers. May serve as the manager in charge in the absence of both activity managers. May perform lifeguarding, group exercise instruction and conduct certification classes when appropriately certified. Performs customer service desk attendant duties when directed and/or scheduled and other related duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must be able to successfully complete a physical examination and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must possess a CPR/AED/Blood Bourne Pathogens/First Aid Certification or secure one within 30 days of employment
Qualifications
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience that provided a working familiarity in fitness program administration and community event coordination. A 4-year degree in a fitness, exercise science or related field, or equivalent length of specialized work experience is desired. Must possess American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen/Biohazard Spill certifications or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire. Competent experience with Microsoft Office software is desired. Work requires frequent physical exertion, and the incumbent must be able to frequently walk, bend, stoop and lift objects up to 50 pounds unassisted and successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam. Must be able read, write and speak English fluently and communicate effectively with patrons and coworkers. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries. Must be available to work nights, weekends and Holidays as required and/or directed.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- Benefits
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must be able to successfully complete a physical examination and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must possess a CPR/AED/Blood Bourne Pathogens/First Aid Certification or secure one within 30 days of employment
Qualifications
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience that provided a working familiarity in fitness program administration and community event coordination. A 4-year degree in a fitness, exercise science or related field, or equivalent length of specialized work experience is desired. Must possess American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen/Biohazard Spill certifications or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire. Competent experience with Microsoft Office software is desired. Work requires frequent physical exertion, and the incumbent must be able to frequently walk, bend, stoop and lift objects up to 50 pounds unassisted and successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam. Must be able read, write and speak English fluently and communicate effectively with patrons and coworkers. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries. Must be available to work nights, weekends and Holidays as required and/or directed.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
- Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.