Personal Trainer – Small Group Trainer

**Department:** PARKS AND RECREATION **Compensation Grade:** H2989 **Compensation Range & Starting Salary:** Part Time - Hourly Rate: $23.58 **Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):** No **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 27 **About Us:** 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. **Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:** 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. **Day to Day Job Duties** Duties will include but not be limited to: Individual will plan, execute and instruct recreation programs on land or in the water. Teach leisure education classes in technical/talent fields in the areas of personal and small group training programs. 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. **Preferences** In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application. Related Certifications & Experience This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications could be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Personal Trainer positions that become available within six months from the closing date of this posting. The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours, overtime, splits shifts or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays. **Specialized Schedule** This position is a 7 day a week operation including early mornings, evening, weekend and holidays. Must train an average of five to ten personal training sessions per week. Can include client programming(prepping for client session), actual training sessions and small group training **Hours will be based on scheduled classes** **that will average less than 27hours** As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend. **The Perks** Competitive wages Training/Mentoring for career advancement Varied Paid Holidays Personnel Leave Beach Municipal Federal…