Department of the Navy

SUPERVISORY PERFORMANCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST, NF-04/RFT, CAMP FOSTER

Camp Foster, Japan Full time

SUPERVISORY PERFORMANCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST, NF-04/RFT, CAMP FOSTER

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Camp Foster, Japan

Salary Range: $25.26 - $27 Per Hour

Job Summary: Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Major Duties:

  • NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR BUSINESS TITLE: SUPERVISORY PERFORMANCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT JOB SERIES: 0601 PAY LEVEL: NF-04 SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Serves as the Supervisory Performance Education Specialist for the Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR)/Semper Fit to improve readiness, lethality, and resilience of total force in all domains of fitness - physical, mental, spiritual, and social, the foundational building blocks of Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF). Adheres to established policies and guidance when overseeing and providing performance education coordination and prepares specific content for primary prevention-based resources, programs, and efforts related to sleep science, optimizing recovery and adaptation, and general health and wellness education. Collaborates and works in alignment with all prevention, WARR, and other programs across the installation. Plans, supervises, implements, and administers a health education, recovery and reconditioning with a focus on sleep, tobacco-free living, drug and alcohol use, healthy eating, active living, healthy personal relationships, reproductive and sexual health, and mental and emotional well-being. Ensures the implementation of and teaches a standardized health education curriculum that covers behavior changes in areas such as sleep, health, wellness, performance, nutrition, recovery, and other components of health education from the standpoint of resource allocation, unanticipated developments, and program efficiency. Develops specialized programs and is responsible for developing and executing a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) budget and provide requirements for an annual Appropriated Fund (APF) budget to include the expenditures required to conduct a Performance Education program. This includes evaluating and providing education to targeted populations such as Pregnant and Postpartum (P3T) and disease management for Marine and families and other authorized users groups by creating digital media-based content, formal and informal classes, conducting individual or group evaluations, and creating partnerships with Navy Medicine and other stakeholders Maintains supervisory control over assigned volunteers and regular full-time/flexible-time employees. Provides guidance and instruction to subordinates and resolves minor grievances. Oversees and conducts performance testing, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max), body fat analysis, resting metabolic rate (RMR), and other measures of performance testing using various technological resources. Ensures and maximizes the use of interactive training methods providing performance education through social media applications such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and other Marine Corps approved outlets. Reviews, approves, develops and designs promotional and campaign materials for the installation and target populations as needed. Establishes and collects performance-based metrics and is responsible for reporting data in support of measures of performance and measures of effectiveness to the installation WARR/Semper Fit Director, Headquarters WARR/Semper Fit the Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense. Assists with program evaluations.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in exercise science, physiology, sports, physical education, human performance with a focus on health behaviors and theory of behavior change is required AND at least one year supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to manage staff and budget to achieve established goals and objectives AND at least three years¿ experience working with athletes in a performance setting, or military environment. Must possess and maintain certifications related to health behaviors, clinical exercise, exercise physiology or strength and conditioning from an accredited organization such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) is preferred. Must have the ability to obtain the HQMC, M&RA, MF, WARR-SF Sleep Coach Certification within 90 days of hire. Must possess and maintain a nationally recognized CPR/First Aid certification. Employees hired into this position are required to complete the Blood and Body Fluids (BBF) medical certification within 60 days of their start date. This post-hire certification ensures compliance with Occupational Health guidelines and supports safe operational readiness for duties involving potential exposure risks. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. Please Note: Due to character limitations in USAJOBS, the full Position Description may not display. Please refer to MCCS Careers for the complete Major Duties and additional details. Social Security Card is required to be presented during the application process. THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-03