Wellness Instructor - #RCB00008
Job no: 5106597
Position type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Division/Equivalent: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
School/Unit: Rehab Ctr for the Blind
Department/Office: Training & Evaluation
Categories: Educational and Media Services
Title: Wellness Instructor - #RCB00008
State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II
Hiring Range: Starting Salary $59,000 - up to mid $70,000s commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Location: Blind & Vision Impaired
Agency Website: https://www.vrcbvi.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Join DBVI as a Wellness Instructor and empower blind, vision‑impaired, and deafblind students to build confidence, independence, and wellness in every area of their lives.
Why Join Us?
✅ Meaningful, mission driven impact
✅ Collaborative and supportive work culture
Job Duties:
“Telework is limited in accordance with the Commonwealth’s telework policy.”
Mission Statement: The mission of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is to provide services and resources to Virginians who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind to confidently reach their goals for work, school, and life.
We are seeking a Wellness Instructor to organize, plan, and deliver individualized Wellness Instruction to blind, vision impaired, and deafblind students. This instruction is designed to help students achieve their optimum level of independence and wellness at home, in their communities, and at work.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Evaluates student needs and makes training recommendations.
- Schedules, plans, and delivers Wellness Instruction.
- Schedules, plans, and delivers structured opportunities for recreation in a holistic program that.
- Communicates effectively in oral and written format regarding services provided, accomplishments achieved, challenges encountered, recommendations, and attendance.
Other duties/special projects as assigned. Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Basic water safety certification AND CPR certification or Lifeguard certification with water instructor’s certification, or the ability to obtain the same within 2 months of employment.
Training and Experience
- Training and/or experience as a wellness instructor or coach.
- Training on disease- and lifestyle‑related topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, stress reduction, and chronic conditions.
- Certification from an accredited professional fitness instruction program.
Working Knowledge of
- Health and wellness programs, including principles and methods for curriculum and training design, assessment procedures, instructional methods for individuals and groups, and measuring training effectiveness.
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal service, including needs assessment, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
- Blindness, vision impairments, and other disabilities, as well as adaptive skills and equipment used for independent functioning.
Skills in
- Using computers effectively, including MS Office applications such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Being outgoing and personable, working independently, and demonstrating strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Demonstrated Ability to
- Serve as a resource, advisor, coordinator, and educator in delivering wellness‑related programs and activities.
- Assess and develop wellness education programs to meet consumer needs.
- Instruct, coach, motivate, support, and empower students and consumers.
Ability to:
- Partner with individuals, organizations, and community members to plan and coordinate activities that promote health and wellness.
- Work effectively with a wide variety of people, establish rapport and trust with students, and participate collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Additional Considerations:
- Training or experience in health promotion, health education, athletic training, nutrition, or other health related field, or some experience as a wellness instructor or coach.
- Experience teaching individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind.
- Demonstrated ability to gather data about a student's career interests and the physical abilities the student would use on the job.
Special Instructions
- This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
- A fingerprint based criminal history check is required of the finalist.
Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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