PERFORMANCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST NF4

MCCS Job Opening Information

Position/GradePerformance Education Specialist | NF4 LocationMarine Corps Base Camp Elmore, VAType of AppointmentRegular Full-Time | 35-40 hours per week as neededOpen Date06/11/2026Close Date06/25/2026Who May ApplyOpen to PublicSalary$52,727 - $62,400 per yearHours of Operation [ ] Health Card Required[X] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Driver¿s License Required

Job Summary

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) For job postings with a grade of NF01 to NF03, GSE02 to GSE05 (childcare), NA03 - NA10 (crafts & trades), if military spouse preference is being claimed, please attach a copy of the active-duty spouses orders to the application.

Orders must include applicant¿s name and active-duty spouses assignment. When applying for regular part-time or regular full-time positions, spouse preference can be used only once per rotation to the duty station.

Why Choose MCCS?

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.

Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits. Part-time and Full-time vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (20-40 hours a week):

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match
• NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (may be eligible to buy back up to 5 years of military service)
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Inexpensive life insurance (up to 3X annual salary)
• Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Short Term Disability Insurance (up to 60% of annual salary)
• Immediate annual and sick leave accrual
• Tax-free shopping
• Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
• Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!

Major Duties

• Serves as the Performance Education Specialist for the Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (W ARR)/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 providing perfonnance 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.

Supports and implements 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. 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.

• This includes 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. Conducts performance testing, maximal oxygen uptake (V02 max), body fat analysis, resting metabolic rate (RMR), and other measures of performance testing using various technological resources. 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. Develop and design promotional and campaign materials for the installation and target populations as needed. Establishes and collects performance-based metrics and reports 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.
• Creates and participates in a variety of collaborative groups and coordinates with a diverse range of subject matter experts such as strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, athletic trainers, and all others who provide services in the physical, mental, social and spiritual domains to include healthcare providers to support Marine Corps installations.

Provides secondary support for recovery and reconditioning, nutrition education, and skill building capabilities delivered to Marines and family members. Maintains accurate documentation and records of training delivery, ensuring compliance with installation procedures and higher headquarters policies. Designs, overseas, and implements budgets and funding strategies for individually managed areas and collaborative project engagements, ensuring effective allocation and financial sustainability. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.

• This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. The work is performed in a variety of settings such as a classroom, an office, or a performance center, and at outdoor or indoor events. The work areas normally involve everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of offices and physical performance environments, and training rooms which require safety precautions.

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree (masters 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 six months 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.

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.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

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.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.