Recreation Specialist I

Full Time
Virginia Beach, VA
Posted
Job description
Requisition ID:
38931
Work Location:
Parks & Recreation - Various Virginia Beach Locations
Pay Range:
G.19, $41,089.20 - $63,688.26
Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range
Work Schedule:
40 hrs./week - Must be available to work variedhours: evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
2/14/23
Application Deadline:
2/26/23

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 life long 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 . . .
PERSONAL TRAINING SUPERVISOR (Recreation Specialist I) duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical ability to personal train and lead small group training, fitness assessments and fitness consultations of eigteen to twenty four hours per weekfor an average of eight to fifteen hours per week
  • A personal commitment to health, fitness and wellness with an outward facing professional appearance
  • Knowledge and ability to train patrons/groups utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities serving diverse age groups and fitness levels
  • Enforce policy, procedures and standards for personal training program including safety, customer service and staff accountability
  • Design, create and maintain part time personal training schedules
  • Assess personal training program effectiveness, analyze and report data on an ongoing basis
  • Continually research fitness industry trends and propose program changes to meet the demographic needs of the community
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate personal trainers
  • Track part time personal trainer hours to ensure staff are not working over the allotted munber of budgeted hours
  • Maintain trainer certification records and provide/recommend opportunities for professional growth
  • Provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback
  • Meet or exceed annual revenue and performance goals
  • Report as required on performance and variances
  • Address patron comments, concerns, behaviors and conduct as necessary with friendly customer service ongoing marketing strategies
  • Maintain detailed participation reports, client satisfaction and retention and all other statistical records for programs and services offered
  • Recommend purchases for personal training program in compliance with City procurement processes and accurately track allocated expenditures
  • Collaboratively build a comprehensive fitness & wellness program including personal training, small group training, outdoor programming, wellness programming, and other related activities
  • Actively promote all fitness and wellness programs and services to maximize patron engagement and retention

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.

Perks
Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

  • Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Upon Completion of Initial Training and Flexible Scheduling Options
  • 11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays
  • 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
  • Legal and Identity Theft Protection
  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
  • Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
  • Hybrid 457 Cash Match
  • Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-TermDisability, and Long-Term Care)
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Official City Job Description:

https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Recreation_Specialist_I%C2%AD_02265.pdf

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in recreation management, therapeutic recreation, exercise science, or a related field; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as recreation leader or recreation program supervisor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a current national level personal training certification from ACSM, ACE, NASM, or comparable. Certification must be recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: 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: Current national level personal training certifications from AC, AFAA or NASM (or comparable that is recognized by NCCA)

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 on the application.

  • Must possess a current national level Personal Training Certification(s) from ACE, NASM or comparable - Certification must be recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
  • Experience supervising fitness staff to include hiring and training
  • Experience as a Personal Training Manager, Supervisor or Program Director
  • Experience training clients and/or groups of varying fitness levels
  • Experience with meeting projected revenue goals and tracking expenditures
  • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with patrons, direct reports and supervisors in a professional manner
  • Working knowledge of various computer software programs
  • Exhibit outstanding problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected issues with limited supervision

Special Instructions:

This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications will be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Recreation Specialist I positions that become available within six (6) months from the closing date of this posting.

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

This is an Alpha I position, which may require reporting to work during periods of emergency or inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. The work schedule associated with this position varies to ensure fitness programming and facility coverage.

Work schedules could include early morning, evening, mid-day, weekends, holidays, or split shifts. Work location may change based on operational and programming needs.

  • Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
  • Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

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