Recreation Specialist I

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

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 eighteen to twenty four hours per week for 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 number 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

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.

Full Time Perks –

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

• 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-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
• Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave