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Location : Arlington, VA
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary (Occasional)
Job Number: 7321-24B-DPR-SD
Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Division: DPR SPREC Age Based Services
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Position Information
The (DPR) is looking for part-time, temporary, experienced, dependable, and hard-working Personal Fitness Trainers to provide quality and highly adaptable fitness programs through educational and engaging sessions. Each program will require curriculum designs to service a wide variety of skills, ages, and fitness levels through educational and fun sessions in a safe environment. Trainers will conduct assessments, cardiovascular building, strength training, core development, balance exercises, and flexibility for each participant.
Specific duties include:
The ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, team player attitude, and dedication. Effective problem solving, communication skills, and a proven record of experience assessing and applying information to a wide range of diverse individuals of all ages.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
Substitution: Each year of post-high school education may substitute for 400 hours of technical experience. However, additional education may not substitute the required Instructors hours.
Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience/credentials in one or more of the following:
Special Requirements
Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 60 days of hire date.
The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid Driver License, or access to reliable transportation as staff must be able to get to different sites around the County independently.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information
Work Hours: Early morning (7:00am-12:00pm), mid-day (12:00pm-3:30pm), and evening (4:00pm-8:00pm), including some weekends (Saturdays only). Work Locations: Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 S. 2nd Street, Arlington) and/or other possible Arlington community centers. The official title for the position is Recreation Instructor III.
Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NOTE: These positions are "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be considered. The application process will close when the positions have been filled or received enough qualified applications.
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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email .
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly (part-time is prorated). Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance: Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance: A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement: The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement: a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan. The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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Do you have at least 1200 hours of technical experience in PERSONAL FITNESS training or other health/fitness related activities?
03
Do you have at least 50 hours of instructor experience as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, or other directly related field?
04
Please select if you have any of the following valid certifications: Check all that apply.
05
Please indicate your current valid certifications by checking the boxes below:
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Please use this space to list any other fitness/health certifications or licenses you may possess not listed above.
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Please use this space to describe your experience with PERSONAL FITNESS training and/or teaching fitness groups. If not applicable, put N/A
Required Question
Location : Arlington, VA
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary (Occasional)
Job Number: 7321-24B-DPR-SD
Department: Department of Parks and Recreation
Division: DPR SPREC Age Based Services
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Position Information
The (DPR) is looking for part-time, temporary, experienced, dependable, and hard-working Personal Fitness Trainers to provide quality and highly adaptable fitness programs through educational and engaging sessions. Each program will require curriculum designs to service a wide variety of skills, ages, and fitness levels through educational and fun sessions in a safe environment. Trainers will conduct assessments, cardiovascular building, strength training, core development, balance exercises, and flexibility for each participant.
Specific duties include:
- Instructing safe, comprehensive, and effective exercise sessions;
- Developing class curriculums and course descriptions;
- Inspecting equipment and facility spaces prior to lessons;
- Providing expertise and knowledge in areas of physical health and fitness;
- Managing accurate client workout cards, reports, and paperwork;
- Conducting assessments and other fitness testing protocols;
- Demonstrating effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and customers; and
- Assisting with Community Recreation programs and other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, team player attitude, and dedication. Effective problem solving, communication skills, and a proven record of experience assessing and applying information to a wide range of diverse individuals of all ages.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
- High school diploma/GED;
- 1200 hours of technical experience in personal training or fitness/health related activities; and
- 50 hours must be as an instructor.
Substitution: Each year of post-high school education may substitute for 400 hours of technical experience. However, additional education may not substitute the required Instructors hours.
Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with experience/credentials in one or more of the following:
- Conducting personal training sessions to diverse clients;
- Working with diverse customers of all ages from youth to seniors; and/or
- Functional Movement Screen Lv1 and/or Lv2 (FMS)
- Functional Capacity Screen (FCS)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist, (PES), or Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - CPT
- American Council on Exercise - (ACE)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist (CSCS)
- NASM-Golf
- NASM-Youth Sports
- Titleist Golf
- DragonDoor Kettlebell Cert
- Strong First-Adaptive Special Needs Fitness Cert
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Special Requirements
Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 60 days of hire date.
The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid Driver License, or access to reliable transportation as staff must be able to get to different sites around the County independently.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information
Work Hours: Early morning (7:00am-12:00pm), mid-day (12:00pm-3:30pm), and evening (4:00pm-8:00pm), including some weekends (Saturdays only). Work Locations: Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 S. 2nd Street, Arlington) and/or other possible Arlington community centers. The official title for the position is Recreation Instructor III.
Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NOTE: These positions are "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be considered. The application process will close when the positions have been filled or received enough qualified applications.
#LI-Onsite
Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email .
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly (part-time is prorated). Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance: Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance: A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement: The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement: a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan. The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
- High School Diploma/ GED, or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree (or above)
02
Do you have at least 1200 hours of technical experience in PERSONAL FITNESS training or other health/fitness related activities?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have at least 50 hours of instructor experience as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, or other directly related field?
- Yes
- No
04
Please select if you have any of the following valid certifications: Check all that apply.
- Adult CPR/AED
- Child CPR/AED
- Child and Adult CPR/AED
- First Aid
- None of the above
05
Please indicate your current valid certifications by checking the boxes below:
- Functional Movement Screen Lv1 and/or Lv2 (FMS)
- Functional Capacity Screen (FCS)
- NASM-CES, PES, CPT
- NASM-Golf Cert
- NASM-Youth Sports
- Titliest Golf Cert
- ACSM-CPT
- ACE Cert
- AFAA Cert
- NSCA, CSCS
- Dragon Door Kettlebell Cert
- Strong First-Adaptive Special Needs Fitness Cert
- Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
06
Please use this space to list any other fitness/health certifications or licenses you may possess not listed above.
07
Please use this space to describe your experience with PERSONAL FITNESS training and/or teaching fitness groups. If not applicable, put N/A
Required Question
