Fitness Instructor

Job Duties : Our Commitment

Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences ! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you…

• Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal?
• Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion?Willing to listen with an open mind?
• A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
• Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
• Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex : Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
• Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Your Role

The Fitness Instructor duties will include, but not be limited to :

Individual will, plan, execute and instruct fitness programs

Teach leisure education classes in technical / talent fields

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

The P&R Employee Experience

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees.We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations : Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship.These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment.Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

The Perks

Official City Job Description :

Working Conditions :

There is no working conditions statement for this position.

Minimum Requirements :

MINIMUMS : Must have at least three (3) months, (totaling 25 hours of direct contact), in a specialized interest or skill such as instructing, instructor shadowing, team teaching and volunteering.

Must possess a current national level Group Fitness certification from ACE, NASM, or comparable. Certification must be recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Must pass a City administered skills and knowledge practical.

Possession of Valid American Red Cross CPR / AED or American Heartsaver AED or Heartsaver First Aid Certification.

Special Requirements :

All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

Must be able to work rotating shifts (early mornings / days / evenings) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs.

Additional Requirements :

DMV Transcript : Not Required

CDL : Not Required

DOT History : Not Required

CPS Check : Not Required

Physical : Not Required

Respirator : Not Required

Polygraph Review : Not Required

Psychological Screening : Not Required

Attachments Required : None

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