SUPERVISORY PERFORMANCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST NF4 (Updated Resume Requirement as of 8/14/2026)

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.  

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.  

Oversees and provides secondary support for recovery and reconditioning, nutrition education, and skill building capabilities delivered to Marines and family members. 

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. 

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges