Fitness Instructor

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. 

Amentum is seeking a Fitness Instructor to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Fitness Instructor will be responsible for supporting the daily operation of MWR fitness facilities by providing quality fitness instruction, promoting health and wellness programs, and ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patrons. This position leads group exercise classes, assists customers with fitness questions, monitors equipment and facility use, and delivers exceptional customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct group fitness classes using safe and effective exercise techniques.
• Motivate and encourage participants of varying fitness levels while creating a positive and inclusive fitness environment.
• Assist patrons with basic fitness equipment orientation and proper exercise techniques.
• Promote health, wellness, and physical fitness through organized programs and activities.
• Ensure fitness areas are clean, organized, and safe for use.
• Monitor fitness equipment and report on maintenance or repair needs.
• Enforce facility policies, safety procedures, and MWR regulations.
• Provide outstanding customer service by responding to patron questions and resolving concerns.
• Select appropriate music and develop engaging class routines that support fitness objectives.
• Maintain required certifications and remain current on industry best practices and fitness trends.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide CPR/AED assistance when required.
• Assist with special events, fitness challenges, and recreational programs as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in fitness equipment and free weight instruction.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Fitness trainer certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization in accordance with 1710.3.
• Ability to maintain required certifications on an annual basis.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques, fitness equipment, and basic fitness principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to create and maintain a safe, professional, and inclusive fitness environment.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 
• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle. .
• Experience leading group fitness classes for participants with varying fitness levels.
• Experience developing fitness programs, routines, or wellness activities.
• Strong motivational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a recreation, fitness center, wellness, or MWR environment.
• Knowledge of current fitness trends and industry best practices.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment:

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in offices, industrial warehouses, ports, airfields, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements:

 Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs, and engage in physical activity for extended periods. Must be able to demonstrate and instruct a variety of fitness exercises and movements, including cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and functional training activities. May be required to lift, carry, and move fitness equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. Position may require working in both indoor and outdoor environments and maintaining an active level of physical exertion throughout scheduled classes or training sessions. Must be able to safely perform essential job functions and meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with the assignment.