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Recreation Specialist (Group Exercise Instructor)
Commander, Navy Installations CommandVirginia Beach, VA · full time
$20 – $21 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A Navy fitness professional who designs and delivers group exercise programs, personal training, and fitness assessments for military personnel at a base fitness facility. This role suits experienced instructors comfortable working in a structured military environment and teaching diverse fitness modalities to active-duty service members.
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Skills this role names
- Functional Training
- Group Exercise Instruction
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Strength Training
- Water Aerobics
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What they ask for
Required
- Knowledge of exercise principles and health promotion
- Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment
- Knowledge of facility standards and operations
- Skill in planning recreation programs for community needs
- Ability to provide fitness training to individuals and groups
- Ability to conduct fitness assessments independently
- Ability to prepare clear technical reports
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training
- Effective oral and written communication
- Education in recreation, physical education, or related field
- One year of specialized experience in physical activity programming