• You will instruct customers in the proper use of a wide range of fitness equipment (e.g., resistance machines, computerized cardiovascular equipment, free weights, etc.)
• You will assist recreation programs in acquiring fitness and recreation equipment using the proper transfer documents.
• You will submit program justification for funding, personnel, facilities, supplies, and equipment.
• You will assign work, set and adjust priorities, and prepare work completion schedules.
• You will develop, evaluate, advise, counsel, instruct, and interview personnel.
• You will assist and brief military and civilian customers regarding rules, regulations, proper exercise techniques, etc.
• You will perform frequent inspections of fitness equipment to ensure the cleanliness of the equipment and the facility.
• You will plan and conduct Sports and Fitness Special Events.
• You will evaluate employees based on performance standards.
• You will conduct a variety of fitness classes and remain current on the latest fitness techniques and developments.
• You will possess and maintain a Certified Instructor/Trainer certification, CPR Instructor certification, and First Aid Instructor certification.
• You will motivate individuals to develop wellness lifestyles and promote fundamental changes in health and fitness approaches.
• You will maintain a level of physical fitness that allows you to lead all exercise classes and use/demonstrate all fitness equipment.
• You will perform other duties at the discretion and direction of leadership.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must possess and maintain a Certified Instructor/Trainer certificate.
• Must possess and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor Certificate.
• Must possess and maintain a First Aid Instructor certificate.
• Must be able to use computer hardware and software.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, coordinating, and implementing business functions, resource allocation, budgeting, and production; 2) Presenting and promoting a variety of ideas to a wide range of audiences; 3) Supervising, leading, and coaching personnel in duties typical to outdoor recreation, park recreation, natural resource recreation, special populations recreation, physical education, etc.; 4) Planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs; 5) Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations.

Note - The experience and certifications must be clearly supported in the resume.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/recreation-specialist-series-0188/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.