Supervisory Recreation Specialist – Fitness Director
Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy
This job in plain English
This is a full-time supervisory Fitness Director job with Commander, Navy Installations Command at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The director oversees the base's fitness, sports, and aquatics programs and the facilities they use. The job includes irregular hours with nights, weekends, and holidays, plus occasional travel.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S.
What you would do
- Plan, manage, and run the base fitness, sports, and aquatics programs.
- Prepare NAF and APF budgets for fitness, sports, and aquatics programs.
- Oversee gyms, pools, and outdoor fields, including maintenance and repairs.
- Direct and review staff, including yearly performance reviews.
- Monitor contract services, instructors, and volunteers.
- Coordinate with community groups and base offices on wellness events.
Do you qualify for NF-4?
With experience: The announcement lists at least three years of experience in the fitness industry or field as one qualifying element for civilian applicants. No specific grade level is stated.
With education: No college degree is required. Qualifying elements are: (a) professional certification from an NCCA or DEAC accredited health or fitness organization, (b) competency in business and in designing and delivering exercise programs, and (c) at least three years of fitness experience. Any two of these elements may qualify you.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid state driver's license (must have or be able to obtain and maintain)
- CPR and First Aid certification (must have or be able to obtain)
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, limited to 2 pages, showing experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
- College transcripts if you qualify through education (must show your name, school, degree type, date awarded, and major)
- Proof of licensure, such as your CPR, First Aid, or driver's license
- DD-214 (Member-4 page) and supporting documents if claiming veterans' preference
- Most recent SF-50 or PAR if you are a current or former federal employee
- Notice of separation if claiming DoD NAF BBA priority consideration
- Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
How you will be rated: Resumes are checked for eligibility and qualifications, then rated on your knowledge, skills, and abilities using set criteria. The best qualified applicants go to the hiring manager, and interviews may be held. Missing required documents may affect your eligibility.
Tips for this job:
- Use your resume to show specific fitness program experience with dates and hours per week, and tie it to the qualifying elements.
- Submit transcripts that show your name, school, degree type, date awarded, and major, or the process may stall.
- The full application package is due by 11:59 PM EST on 11/05/2026, so submit your resume, documents, and questionnaire early.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Irregular tour of duty that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. No other incentives are stated.
Conditions of employment:
- Pass all applicable records and background checks
- Pass the E-Verify employment verification check
- Irregular tour including nights, weekends, and holidays
- May work with hazardous materials such as cleaning agents and gas
- Mostly sedentary work; may require lifting up to 45 pounds
- REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID needed for base access for non-affiliated people starting May 7, 2025
- Drug-Free Federal Workplace; illegal drug use can lead to removal
- Selection may be tentative pending completion of requirements and a National Agency Background Check
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $33.00 – $37.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- Recreation Specialist (0188)
- Announcement
- 27-13105065
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