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Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Coordinator)

Commander, Navy Installations

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Location
Virginia Beach, VA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR First Aid And AED Certification

Job overview

This position serves as a Program Manager for the Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch at Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach. The incumbent assists with oversight of installation fitness, aquatics, or sports programs and provides fitness expertise, staff guidance, and program administration. Supervisory duties account for 25% of the role. The posting describes preferred education, certification, and experience elements, and requires maintaining CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fitness Program ManagementRecreation Program ManagementDoD Recreation PoliciesNAF and APF FundingGovernment ProcurementCash HandlingFiscal ManagementPersonnel ManagementMaterial ManagementFitness EquipmentAnatomyPhysiologyKinesiologyMilitary Fitness StandardsExercise ScienceStrength ConditioningNutritionWeight ManagementCardiovascular EnduranceBiomechanicsFitness TestingExercise PrescriptionStrength Training EquipmentMicrosoft OfficeReport WritingSupervisionPresentation DeliveryTraining DeliveryOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Qualifications

Accredited Fitness CertificationCPR First Aid and AED Certification

Full job description

Summary This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Incumbent serves as a Program Manager in the Branch and assists with the oversight of one or a combination of one of the following programs at the installation: Aquatics, Fitness, Sports. NRMA Dam Neck Annex, N921, Virginia Beach, VA Responsibilities Fitness Coordinator Duties include (but not limited to): Assists in planning and implementing a comprehensive, fitness program, for active and retired military, authorized civilians, contractors, and dependents at one or more facilities. Program includes personal training, group exercise, fitness incentives, and Navy physical readiness program. Provides guidance to all Fitness Center staff in the absence of the Fitness Director. Plans, organizes and conducts fitness specific conditioning sessions, fitness assessments, clinics or seminars to train patrons. Ensures Sports Specialists (fitness) are trained and certified to lead Command physical training (PT), group exercise, and/or conduct personal training sessions. Provides guidance and recommendations on Command Physical Readiness Program as requested to the installation Command Fitness Leaders (CFL). Provides initial and refresher training for CFLs. Attends installation meetings related to the fitness program. Ensures exercise, nutrition and behavioral health education programs are incorporated into the installations fitness program. Assist in conducting training clinics. Clinics may include Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System, proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning for aerobic/anaerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, flexibility training, nutrition education and/or other specific needs. Makes and/or coordinates repairs of fitness facility equipment. Ensures all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to fitness areas are posted and observed. Serves as the subject matter expert on exercise science for the installation. Program Management and Administration (includes but not limited to): Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings within the assigned program(s) to make maximum use of resources, consistent with military mission and with the principles of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program development. Assists the Fitness Program Director in periodically updating the departmental strategic plan and reports. Assists in projecting income derived from fees and charges. Monitors inventories, cost controls, patron counts and maintains related records and reports. Seeks ways to directly connect departmental plans to current CNIC, MWR priorities including recruitment and retention. Coordinates program efforts with other Fitness Division team members. Works closely with other MWR departmental personnel in regards to scheduling, supervision, and facility guidelines. Identifies installation and MWR target groups with whom special programs may be co- sponsored. Assists in developing and maintaining a comprehensive publicity and marketing plan to include public relation duties (e.g., preparing and distributing flyers, press releases, brochures, etc.). Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed to accomplish scheduled programs and makes recommendations for improvements. Ensures programs, operations, and use of equipment are conducted within all prescribed sanitation, and health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines. Assists in implementing an effective written safety/risk management plan and procedures for emergency care for participants; schedules training/certification classes in First Aid/CPR training for appropriate personnel. Conducts regular safety inspections of the facilities, and reports concerns to the immediate supervisor. Prepares training manuals/material, operating manuals, and conducts staff meetings and training. Schedules recreation facilities and supervises condition of facilities. Provides clerical support, program registration, answers telephones, and maintains correspondence with other divisions or agencies; responds to public inquiries about the facility. Assists with reservations, contracts, and access list for various fitness, sports, and aquatics facilities. Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to Directs work to be accomplished by staff. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in section staffing decisions. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable. Directly supervises assigned staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out fitness, aquatics, and/or sports programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of recreation to specific needs of the community to be served. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policies and procedures governing the recreational activity certifications. Knowledge of both, NAF, and appropriated fund (APF) funding, government procurement procedures, cash handling procedures, fiscal, personnel, material and cash management. Knowledge of various specialty equipment, both resale and fixed assets to ensure quality material exists to enhance programs. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to exercise and physical fitness. (Fitness Program Manager Only) Knowledge of military physical fitness standards and testing procedures. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts and techniques that govern physical fitness programs which includes knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, weight loss/control, cardiovascular endurance, exercise requirements and projected results. Knowledge of bio-mechanics, fitness testing and exercise prescription supplemented with a knowledge of proper procedures in the use of strength training equipment, nutrition, exercise, physical fitness programming and testing equipment. Skill in planning and executing a comprehensive fitness, aquatics, and/or sports program that includes a variety of fitness and/or aquatics activities and/or individual and team sports which meets the needs of the participating community. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing available community resources. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and other operating systems used in the program area. Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties. Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Education While elements (a) through (c) are preferred, a combination of two of these elements may sufficiently qualify an individual to perform their duties as program director: a four-year degree in exercise science or a related field for civilian personnel; professional certification by an accredited health/fitness organization; and at least three years of experience in the fitness industry/field for civilian personnel. Incumbent must possess and maintain: CPR/First Aid/ and AED certification Additional Information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,439 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$131–200K/yr431 salary ranges
  • US median$45–58/hr384 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 547 open Program Manager jobs in Virginia and 11,439 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (9,666 postings).
Education
4,833 of the 11,439 open Program Manager jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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