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Recreation Specialist - Fitness

City of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/29/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist - Fitness position at City of Norfolk?



The City of Norfolk Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Recreational specialist that is responsible for developing and implementing fitness programs, leading exercise classes, and promoting overall wellness.  This position will provide facility oversight, ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for participants, and provide positive community engagement for healthy lifestyles.

 
Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Department Starting Salary: $42,629

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

  • Provides Personal training and/or group Fitness classes (where applicable) 
  • Responsible for cleaning of all fitness equipment and reporting maintenance when necessary 
  • Enforces facility rules and regulations. 
  • Ability to lead and implement fitness programs including assessments and orientations. 
  • Provides tours to prospect members, informing them of the facilities programs and amenities. 
  • Completes daily cleaning, patron’s utilization and equipment checks. 
  • Checks members in to the facility using Rec-trac Recreation Software 
  • Responsible for providing top notch customer service in person and via phone. 
  • Provides programming for Kids ages 5-14 for NFWC’s Youth Fit programs. 
  • Daily operations of the facility to include patron monitoring, scheduling clients, facility maintenance and security
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively supervise subordinates and work in a team environment. 
  • Responsible for supervision of the fitness floor ensuring patrons are utilizing equipment properly.
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Six months experience.

Preferred candidate will have:
  • At least one year experience
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Have the ability to obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications within six months
  • Personal trainer certification and/or group fitness certification or equivalent

Wok Location:  Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave, Norfolk, VA 23505

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00a-8:30p, Saturday 8:00a-5:00p

Salary : $51,610 - $86,465

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