Health & Fitness Facilitator (Training Division) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/5224989) Apply  Health & Fitness Facilitator (Training Division) Salary $49,152.78 - $82,348.05 Annually Location VA 23502, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 13551R Department Police Opening Date 02/05/2026 Closing Date 2/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The Norfolk Police Department is committed to representing one of the most diverse cities in the region. Norfolk is home to over 244,000 residents including an array of social, economic, and ethnic groups. It is the Norfolk Police Department’s mission to recruit, attract, and maintain a diverse work agency that will represent our city, citizens, and the communities we serve. The Health and Fitness Facilitator develops, implements, and oversees health, fitness, and wellness programs for Norfolk Police Department recruits and sworn personnel, with a primary focus on recruit academy physical training, injury prevention, and tactical readiness. Designs and manages structured physical training programs that prepare recruits for the physical demands of law enforcement while reducing the likelihood of training-related injuries. Instructs fitness and wellness-related classes for recruits and sworn personnel. Monitors physical performance, training workload, recovery, and injury trends throughout the recruit academy using fitness assessments and performance data. Coordinates injury tracking, medical consultations, and return-to-training or return-to-duty processes with the department’s contracted medical provider and collaborates with command staff, academy instructors, and wellness partners. Tracks, manages, and processes recruit injury documentation and related records. Coordinates fitness-for-duty evaluations, return-to-training clearances, and annual physical fitness testing with medical providers as required. Will track all covid exposure questionnaires from personnel and disseminating recommendations and return to work status to commands and personnel. Conducts safety inspections of department fitness facilities and ensures equipment and spaces are maintained for safe use. Maintains current knowledge through continuing education and professional development in tactical fitness and injury prevention. Essential Functions ***The departmental hiring salary range for this position is $49,152.78-$56,403.94 annually*** Essential functions include, but are not limited to: + Evaluates recruit and employee physical readiness through fitness assessments measuring cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition; coordinates annual physical examinations with medical providers. + Provides fitness education and counseling, including development of individualized exercise programs and instruction in conditioning, nutrition, and wellness principles. + Maintains accurate fitness, injury, and medical clearance records and prepares related reports or data summaries. + Collaborates with department leadership, academy staff, and medical professionals to support fitness, wellness, and readiness initiatives. + Designs and oversees structured physical training programs for police recruits that develop strength, endurance, agility, and resilience while emphasizing injury reduction. + Monitors recruit training activity, workload, and recovery to identify injury risks and trends; adjusts training as needed to support safe participation and performance. + Inspects department fitness facilities and equipment to ensure safety, functionality, and compliance with applicable standards. + Pursues continuing education and professional development related to tactical fitness, injury prevention, and occupational health. Education/Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. One (1) year experience in health, fitness, and wellness. Most possess the following: + Valid Driver's License + Certified Personal Trainer + CPR Certification Additional Information & Requirements Preferred experience: + Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health sciences, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Experience developing and implementing physical training programs for tactical, high-risk, or physically demanding populations (e.g., law enforcement, fire service, military). + Experience monitoring training activity and identifying injury risks, including application of injury prevention and recovery principles. + Experience coordinating with medical providers or occupational health professionals regarding injury management, fitness-for-duty, or return-to-training decisions. + Experience maintaining fitness, injury, and performance-related records or data. Work Schedule: 40-hours a week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (with a 30-minute lunch break). + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 03 Do you possess a current and valid Driver's License? + Yes + No 04 Do you currently possess a valid Certified Personal Trainer certification? + Yes + No 05 Please list which Certified Personal Trainer certification(s) you have obtained and the expiration date. If you marked No, please indicate N/A. 06 Do you currently possess a valid CPR certification? + Yes + No 07 If you answered yes to having a CPR certification, please provide the expiration date. If you marked No, please indicate N/A. 08 Do you currently have a minimum of one (1) year experience working in health, fitness, and wellness? + Yes + No 09 Please briefly explain your experience working in health, fitness, and wellness (this information must be included on the job application to be considered). If you marked No, please indicate N/A. 10 How many years of experience do you have as a Health and Fitness Facilitator? + I have no experience + I have less than two years of experience + I have two to five years of experience + I have five to ten years of experience + I have more than ten years of experience 11 Please briefly explain your experience as a Health and Fitness Facilitator (this information must be included on the job application to be considered). If you marked No, please indicate N/A. 12 Do you have any work experience as a Health and Fitness Facilitator within a law enforcement agency and/or fire department? + Yes + No 13 Please briefly explain your work experience as a Health and Fitness Facilitator within a law enforcement agency and/or fire department (this information must be included on the job application to be considered). If you marked No, please indicate N/A. 14 Do you currently have any group exercise certification(s)? + Yes + No 15 Please specify which group exercise certification(s) you have obtained. If you marked No, please indicate N/A. 16 Please select the below response that best describes your computer skill level, including Microsoft Office or equivalent data processing software. + I do not have any experience with Microsoft Office or equivalent data processing software. + I have a beginner level of experience using computers on a random basis and require further training. + I have a proficient level of experience using computers on a regular basis and can assist others with the use of a computer. + I have an advanced level of experience using computers on a daily basis and can train others on new software. 17 The expected hiring salary range for this position is between $49,152.78-$56,403.94 annually. Are you willing to accept this salary range if selected for hire? + Yes + No 18 A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. + I have been convicted of a felony + I have been convicted of a misdemeanor + I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor + I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor 19 If you answered yes to the above question (#18), that you have been convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the City, State, and Date of the Conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets. If you answered No to the above question, indicate "N/A". 20 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A". 21 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk employee + No - I am not a current or previous City of Norfolk employee Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email