VBFD Health & Wellness Internship Summer 2026

Requisition ID: 48884 Work Location: Fire - Training Center South Birdneck Road Pay Range: H.3266-H.3281 , $15.53 - $17.60 Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: May 2026 – August 2026, Daily start time will be 8:00 am unless instructed otherwise Part Time Hours/Wk: 32 Job Open Date: 4/24/26 Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The Virginia Beach Fire Department is looking for a Health & Wellness Intern for Summer 2026.

Duties may include;

• Assist with enhancing wellness initiatives, new hire and incumbent fitness evaluations, recruit and incumbent physical training, return to work/ light duty word hardening
• Attending fire station and police precinct wellness visits.
• Leading morning or evening workout sessions for incumbent first responders.
• Assist with data collection and entry.
• Assist with Candidate Physical Ability Test
• Minor housekeeping duties
  

Requirements:

• At least one (1) semester of group training or coaching experience. May be through a credited class or employment.

Application Deadline:

The Application window will remain open until the set time or until the position has been filled.

Schedule & Hours:

Candidates will work 32 hours per week with some Saturdays required. Daily start time will be 8:00 am unless instructed otherwise. The applicant is responsible to provide their own housing and transportation to and from work during the internship.

Expected Duration:

May 2026 – August 2026.

Required Education:

Candidates pursuing a degree, preferably a masters or senior level undergraduate students, in Exercise Science or closely related field.

• Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled student (in an associate's, bachelor's, master's degree or PhD program) and be in good academic standing as determined by the school, college, or university.

Required Attachments:

Please include Resume and Unofficial Transcript.

Official City Job Description:

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimums: Must be at least 15 years of age and eligible for appropriate working permits. Must be a currently enrolled student (in an associate's, bachelor's, master's degree or PhD program) and be in good academic standing as determined by the school, college, or university. Candidates pursuing a degree, preferably a masters or senior level undergraduate students, in Exercise Science or closely related field

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: Please include Resume and Unofficial Transcript.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the internship program.

Preferences:

At least one (1) semester of group training or coaching experience. May be through a credited class or employment.

Special Instructions:

Please Note: The City will not provide housing or transportation for the internship opportunities. The applicant is responsible for providing their own transportation to work and housing during the internship.

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.