Fitness Facility Manager NF-04

Summary

This position is located on Fort Polk in Louisiana. At Fort Polk MWR, we take personal fitness and resiliency seriously. Our programs, gyms and activity centers provide support and entertainment for our active duty military and their families. The Fitness Facility Manager role is integral to the overall leadership of the fitness team.

Responsibilities

Supervises and oversees the management of garrison fitness facilities, performing diverse management operations, including employee supervisory functions as well as all budgetary and operational management duties.

Assesses facility requirements. Develops plans for projects to augment or replace fitness facilities, as the facility expert for construction projects, working with internal and external contractors on plans, schedules, objectives and impact of work.

Oversees the inventory of property; fitness equipment condition; tracks maintenance and repair or replacement as appropriate. Instructs customers and monitors proper usage of equipment, as needed.

Works under the direction of the Supervisory Community Recreation Coordinator.

Conducts sports facility tours for VIPs. Assists in the preparation of MWR and DOD Baseline Standards data call reports.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Possesses directly related work experience in planning, supervising, administering or carrying out a sports program that included a variety of individual and team sports and guiding participants in developing the skills needed for participation in sports activities and teaching the techniques of various sports. Experience that includes the demonstrated ability to manage and operate complex multiple fitness facilities. The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Highly Desirable: Candidates who possess a combination of education (an undergraduate in related fields such as physical education or kinesiology) and work experience as identified above. Possession of a nationally identified Basic Fitness Trainer Certification. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to qualify, transcripts must be uploaded at the time of application to be considered.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.