Summary This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander, Navy Region Southwest; San Diego, CA. Incumbent serves as a Human Performance Specialist and provides program support in the optimization of physical readiness onboard the installation. Duties In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Implements physical training and performance protocols for active-duty service members onboard the installation.
- Delivers the Command Fitness Leader (CFL) course and physical readiness-related general military training.
- Provides personal and group training (e.g., Fitness Enhancement Program) to Active Duty as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
- Designs, administers, and evaluates the effectiveness of physical training protocols and periodized physical training programs for assigned military personnel, All-Navy Sports athletes, and commands.
- Coordinates and delivers exercise programs with other physical readiness staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to duty of Sailors recovering from injury or failing to maintain the Navy physical readiness standards (i.e., body composition assessment, physical readiness test).
- Provides instruction, guidance, recommendations, and education to Navy personnel and commands on physical conditioning, injury prevention, and other human performance initiatives.
- Conducts testing and assessments which includes but is not limited to, the Navy physical fitness assessment, body composition, flexibility, agility, aerobic endurance, and muscular endurance.
- Collects metrics and data to include testing and assessments results; records within template or in service member's official record in Physical Readiness Information Management System Two (PRIMS-2).
- Maintains collaborative relationships with military medical staff to refer Active Duty, under their direct purview with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
- Assists the Human Performance (HP) Director in developing facility standard operating procedures and exercise protocols, including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment; implements the same.
- Participates in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Stays abreast on human performance trends.
- Monitors, organizes and validates equipment condition and inventory of the HP operation. Ensures equipment is in safe working condition; executes protocol for repair/replace when necessary.
- Provides input at meetings with other physical readiness and command resiliency team program staff members.
- Monitors facility personnel and patrons to ensure safe and effective utilization of the facility and equipment, providing the necessary level of assistance to prevent injury and optimize physical readiness.
- Provides input for short and long-term fiscal plans.
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 all of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Health Education, Physician Assistant, Dietitian, etc.)
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience applying a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices of health, wellness, and/or performance to improve or optimize human performance.
- A current professional certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited health/fitness organization or Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
A qualified candidate also possesses the following:
- Knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and their relationships underlying the practices of human performance optimization to improve the efficiency and quality of work performed or to protect the qualify of life.
- Knowledge of the safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance/repair.
- Knowledge that enables the employee to competently and independently carry out the physical readiness programs through the proper application of principles, concepts and techniques of human performance to specific needs of the community to be served.
- Knowledge of neuromuscular and physiological responses to exercise sufficient to design and monitor human performance programs.
- Skill in and ability to provide fitness training and programming to individuals and groups of various sizes and skill levels.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access).
- Skill in the use of database programs (e.g. PRIMS-2).
- Ability to create, explore, evaluate, design, and deliver human performance solutions and validate their predicted performance to resolve problems, conditions, and issues related to military readiness, resiliency, and retention.
- Ability to apply a range and depth of knowledge acquired specifically through an intensive learning regimen of the phenomena, theories, and concepts of a scientific body of medical knowledge.
- Ability to assess, resolve, and predict the relationship and interactions of human performance data and findings under varying conditions.
- Ability to stay abreast of current literature in order to assess and evaluate human performance assessment outcomes in the military community.
- Ability to carry out physical readiness programs competently and independently through the proper application of principles, concepts, and techniques of human performance to satisfy specific needs of the community to be served.
- Ability to conduct accurate and valid fitness assessment/testing, design, and deliver recommended fitness program, based on individual goals and assessment results.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch.
- Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education As a minimum education requirement for this series, a qualified candidate must possess the following:
- A bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Health Education, Physician Assistant, Dietitian, etc.). This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
How you will be evaluated All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. How to apply To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. When building or uploading your resume, please note there is a two-page limit. The system will restrict any attempts to submit a longer document.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/17/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13112407
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-usastaffing@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. Other information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Salary is inclusive of locality pay.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
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.
