Henrico

Good knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of community recreation and specifically of recreation fitness and wellness program planning and promotion in the assigned specialty area; good knowledge and understanding of the special needs and interests of the segment of the population served by the fitness and wellness department; ability to effectively plan, implement and coordinate the activities of fitness and wellness programs and classes and specialized recreation fitness and wellness programs; good organizational skills; skill in research and the ability to evaluate needs and to develop appropriate programming recommendations; some supervisory skill; ability to cooperate with and effectively work with public and private organizations and business, civic and volunteer groups and the general citizenry; ability to work on own initiative without close supervision or guidance; effective oral and written communications skills; ability to keep accurate records; ability to maintain budgetary controls.

• Primary work locations include Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, Deep Run Recreation Center, and additional indoor and outdoor sites as needed. 
• Completes opening, rotational and closing procedures. 
• Performs daily administrative tasks under the supervision of the Recreation Manager, Facility Manager, or Fitness Coordinator. 
• Utilizes Recreation Management Software for program creation, scheduling, member communication, class attendance, and other relevant functions. 
• Supports planning and implementation of community fitness and wellness programs, fitness center operations, and group fitness activities both onsite and county-wide. 
• Assists with oversight and monitoring of the Fitness Center and Group Exercise Room. 
• Assists with youth orientations (ages 13–15), equipment use monitoring, inquiries, registrations, facility tours, and fitness class instruction. 
• Monitors adherence to posted rules and safety guidelines. 
• Assists new, current, and potential members with fitness- and facility-related inquiries. 
• Engages with patrons and provides assistance as needed. 
• Supports equipment maintenance and cleanliness to ensure member safety. 
• Operates AV equipment as needed. 
• Manages equipment storage areas, including inventory and usage logs. 
• Requires strong knowledge of fitness and wellness philosophies, with specific experience and credentials in personal training and/or group exercise instruction. 
• Possesses strong knowledge of community recreation, program planning, and population-specific needs related to assigned program areas.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreation or a field directly related to the needs of the assigned position, and one (1) year of related work experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)