Fitness Instructor Job Posting End Date: October 30, 2026
Department:
PARKS AND RECREATIONCompensation Range & Starting Salary: Pay Range: $19.83 - $23.79 Starting Part Time Hourly Rate: $19.83 Average will be under 27 hours per week Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime): NoScheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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: 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.
- 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) for freestyle formats or format specific certifications
- The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities.
Schedule:
Part Time - hours based on scheduled classes. 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
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Must have at least fifty (50) hours of direct contact, in a specialized interest or skill. Specialized experience 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 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. Individual location assignments will be determined by current department needs. 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.
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.
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.
