Personal Trainer – Small Group Trainer

City of Virginia Beach; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training/Mentoring for career growth

Varied Paid Holidays

Personnel Leave

Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union

Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity/Parental CareLeave

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation is seeking a part-time Personal Trainer to deliver land and water fitness programs and educate participants in leisure skills. You will plan and lead sessions, adapt activities for varied ages, and promote healthy lifestyles within a dynamic municipal team.

Minimum requirements include 250 hours of related training experience, current national PT certification (ACSM/ACE/NASM), CPR/AED certification, and flexible availability including early mornings,

Qualifications

• At least 250 contact hours of related experience conducting water or land personal training sessions.
• Current national level Personal Training certification from ACSM, ACE, NASM, or comparable (NCCA recognized).
• Possession of a valid CPR/AED Heartsaver CPR, Heartsaver AED or Heartsaver First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and instruct recreation programs on land or in the water.
• Teach leisure education classes in technical/talent fields.
• Perform other duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by the duties.

Skills

Personal Training Experience

CPR/First Aid

NCCA Accredited Certification

ACSM/ACE/NASM Certification

Job description

Job Posting End Date

October 30, 2026

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade

Compensation Range & Starting Salary

Pay Range: $24.41 - $29.30
Starting Part Time Hourly Rate: $24.41
Hours will be based on scheduled classes that will average less than 27 hours

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.

Ideal Candidate

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will also have the experience listed below. Candidates should ensure the information is provided in the application.

Related Certifications & Experience

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 27 hours

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 Credit Union
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Additional requirements

• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

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.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: At least two hundred and fifty (250) contact hours of related experience conducting water or land personal training sessions and must possess one (1) of accepted certifications listed below. 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). Must pass a City administered skills and knowledge test. Possession of a valid American Red Cross CPR/AED or American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, 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. Individual location assignments will be determined by current department needs.

Skills

Working Conditions

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

Official Job Descriptions

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.