ANNOUNCING AN OPPORTUNITY TO
BECOME A PART OF THE MWR TEAM
POSITION: FITNESS DIRECTOR
SERIES/GRADE: NF-0188-04
SALARY: $19.00 – $23.00 PER HR
ANNOUNCEMENT #: NAF-20-13093 PERSONNEL BULLETIN
OPENING DATE: 01/24/2020 FULL TIME
CLOSING DATE: 02/03/2020
PURPOSE: TO RECRUIT TEAM PLAYERS, WHO ENJOY WORKING WITH PEOPLE AND WHO HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
LOCATION: Fitness Division, Fitness Center, Bldg. 445; Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi. Relocation expenses not authorized.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to public. NAF employees of CBC, Gulfport and other Navy and Marine Corps activities and through the voluntary application file. Vacancies may be filled by methods other than promotions when the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources.
HOW TO APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/557627800?t=1579874793682
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises Assistant Fitness Director and other fitness personnel in the Fitness Complex. Issues internal instructions and guidelines to employees. Keeps employees fully informed of management objectives and policy changes to the program. Trains, assigns duties, sets work standards, appraises performance, interviews, selects, schedule’s and approves leave for employees. Exercises extensive supervisory responsibility through subordinate staff for the operation, care, and maintenance of the gymnasiums, lighted softball fields; multi-purpose fields which include a running track, soccer and football fields; tennis courts, and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts. The work force includes military and civilian personnel engaged in performing operational tasks related to program activities. 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. Coordinates the use of indoor and outdoor facilities including gymnasium(s), fitness center, tennis courts, softball fields, jogging track, football field(s), and soccer field(s) to accommodate the comprehensive base fitness and sports program. Implements a comprehensive training program to ensure all staff members possess the necessary skills and knowledge for their position. Plans and implements training programs for personnel and volunteers according to their individual needs and requirements and to update skills required as a result of new equipment, materials, or changes in operations. Prepares 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. Prepares purchase order requests for supplies and equipment. Documents a plan to replace or repair program equipment, uniforms, and supplies. Determines adequacy of facilities, identifies additional needs and recommends facility construction/alterations and renovation projects and monitors repair and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment. Recommends new facility construction based on meeting customer needs and replacement of degraded facilities. Coordinates with and assists engineers on requirements related to construction of all new indoor and outdoor fitness and athletic facilities. Coordinates with MWR Maintenance Department, Facilities and Environmental Department and other base agencies (e.g. Safety Office) regarding requirements for maintenance and repair of fitness and sports facilities and purchase and installation of new equipment. Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts required training along with appropriate documentation. Coordinates and implements plans and policy to ensure facilities and programs are in compliance with established safety, fire and environmental directives. Plans and coordinates all aspects of recurring and nonrecurring activities, special events, and joint military and civilian community undertakings to make maximum use of facilities, services and other resources. Completes local needs assessments and/or local surveys annually to determine customer needs and incorporates these findings into the annual program plan. Uses customer feedback to promote program changes and justify expenditures. 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 Coordinators (CFC) in conducting and administering safe and proper Physical Readiness Tests. Solicits, selects, and directs volunteers and contract instructors for activities and specialty programs which could not be scheduled without such assistance. Interviews volunteers and selects those with skills appropriate for the activity. Instructs participants in activities for which the employee has technical expertise, (e.g. sports official, group exercise instructor). Establishes and maintains business relationships with professionals in the field of health and fitness. Applies changing methods and techniques in program area. Keeps abreast of advances and changes in the areas of exercise physiology, life-style management, nutrition, and physical conditioning.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The supervisor 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 determining 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. The incumbent determines the approach to be taken and methodology to be used in achieving the fitness program objectives and resolves most conflicts that arise. Work is responsible for overall planning of programs, management of funds, budget, supplies, equipment, facilities and revenue generating activities, and maintenance of all facilities and recreational areas within jurisdiction. The participant population is within the large category and the presence of one or more commands, general officers, and high-ranking government officials further complicates the program. The work requires many decisions regarding the planning, implementation, and administration of the many different fitness activities possible within the available resources (e.g. space, supplies, equipment, and personnel); the interpretation of considerable data relating to program methods and techniques such as those relating to the organized activities of the base military community and special interest groups. There are also various decisions to be made in allocating financial and other resources among the various decisions to be made in allocating financial and other resources among the various activities in the light of customer's interests and needs, several of which can be in conflict with each other. A chief concern is the balancing of user requirements with the realities of available staff and financial resources. The volume and variety of activities not only represent an enhanced program of exceptional breadth and depth, but they must be planned and conducted in the face of several program management and environmental elements which further complicate the program. The incumbent decides which activities are staffed, and which have priority according to agency policy and participant interest. Multiple-use areas require frequent study to assess the results of the recreation activities involved and their impact upon natural resources. Long-range development projects must be continuously reviewed and where necessary, redirected, expanded, or revised to promote maximum accomplishment of objectives and to meet changing community interests and needs. There are extremely wide and varied tasks and duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods relating to traditional fitness and sports activities. Each of these activities requires developing, training, and qualifying leaders; and the purchase, maintenance and upgrading of specialized equipment along with written and enforced safety and operating procedures. Decisions regarding what needs to be done depend upon analysis of subject, phase or issues involved in each assignment, and the chosen course of action may have to be selected from many alternatives. The work involves conditions and elements that must be identified and analyzed to discern interrelationships.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the work is to supervise and coordinate all fitness programs offered through MWR and to conduct training as needed to ensure staffs are capable of providing these programs. Incumbent will develop programs that will contribute significantly to the physical readiness and health of all participants. Incumbent will develop program policies and procedures for a variety of problems, questions, and situations, which are typical of the activities, services, and operation of a large fitness program. The work involves the application of basic to complicated interpretations of program policies, rules, standards, and guidelines, test and measurements for effectiveness of the overall program. The diversity, volume and variety of programs and activities exceed conventional basic program and there are several elements that must be dealt with such as funds, facilities, equipment, human resources, and environmental elements, which must be dealt with in program planning and administration. On a day-to-day basis, the work involves the application of set standards to overall program planning and to the need of specific fitness programs and services. Evaluating program effectiveness against established criteria and participant interests and needs; analyzing and finding solutions to program problems and questions, such as health, safety, availability of facilities that impose restrictions or hazards to the program involved. Evaluation of effectiveness of programs must include public surveys, audience attendance, actual participation, and customer input on effectiveness of the program. The fitness program provided to the military community affects the overall efficiency of the numerous military activities of the base, and contributes substantially to the health, welfare, and the morale of the entire community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is partially sedentary while in an office setting and moderately active while in the fitness center and at the outdoor facilities. Prolonged standing is required when conducting training classes. At times the work requires a heavy amount of physical exertion (e.g. lifting up to 75 pounds, preparing play areas for activities, demonstrating exercises, setting up and tearing down equipment, etc.). In addition, the work requires a well above average amount of physical dexterity and ability in a variety of fitness and sports activities in order to demonstrate and teach staff and program participants.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: Qualifying veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application for employment.
Dept of the 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 factors.
As a condition of employment, selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds transfer within the first 60days of employment. This is a DoD standard method of payment of personnel. Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained.
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