Summary This position is located at the Fitness Centers of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, NAS Sigonella. The primary purpose of this position is to promote fitness and educate our patrons in proper equipment utilization and exercise programs. Responsibilities Conducts Fitness Assessments, screening participants for medical risk factors prior to exercise via a comprehensive medical history and health habits questionnaire. Maintains current files on all patrons. Refers high risk patrons to supervisor. Performs personal training sessions. Instructs and demonstrates proper biomechanic technique for use of all resistance training and cardiovascular exercise equipment. Explains applicable kinesiology of each machine. Shows patrons how to properly monitor heart rate while exercising. Demonstrates and explains the importance of warm-up, cool-down and flexibility. Issues workout cards and other necessary paperwork dealing with assessments and exercise sessions. Is responsible for upkeep of records (facility membership cards, personal training, daily activity reports, client records, and health risk forms, etc). Performs routine inspections and is responsible for minor maintenance on the facility and preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure that all items are operating properly and safely. Ensures that entire fitness center is maintained in a clean and orderly condition inside and out. Ensures that the fitness center is prepared for scheduled and special events. Completes all required shift duties. Opens and closes facility as necessary. Assists with the operation of the fitness facility in accordance with M WR regulations and instructions. Provides accurate and current information to patrons about fitness and sports programs. Implements principles and behaviors of effective customer service. Issues equipment to patrons, documenting required information at all times. Conducts daily equipment inventories and hourly patron counts. Files incident reports in a timely manner to supervisor. May be required to assist with special events or cover shifts at either fitness center. Collects money from patrons and keeps a change fund. Is responsible for the Daily Activity Report at the end of each shift. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualification Requirements:Six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience in Fitness at the NF-01 level or equivalent OR two (2) years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation/physical education or related. General experience: any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position. Specialized experience: experience at the NF-01 level (or equivalent) that is typically in or related to the work of this position. YOU MUST ATTACH copies of transcripts, certificates or other acceptable evidence to your application to receive credit for education. To determine order of referral, qualified candidates will be evaluated in conjunction with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (K.S.A.): Knowledge of the methods involved in various types of fitness or sports activities. Practical knowledge of exercise science, physical fitness or related fields. Knowledge of basic cardiovascular risk factors, weight loss and nutritional habits, proper bio-mechanic techniques. Skill in giving instructions concerning proper use of exercise equipment. Ability to maintain records and reports. Ability to deal effectively with others. Ability to handle emergency situations. Education If you wish to use education as a substitution for experience, or a combination of education and experience, attach a copy of college transcripts, certificates or other acceptable evidence when applying in order to receive credit.Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Additional Information 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. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required.