Counselor Jobs in Virginia

A Counselor in the fitness and recreation industry is responsible for offering guidance and support to clients to help them achieve their fitness goals. They communicate with clients to understand their objectives and create personalized fitness and nutrition plans. Counselors also track their clients' progress, modify plans as needed and help clients overcome fitness obstacles. They might conduct fitness assessments, demonstrate various exercises, and educate clients on nutrition and lifestyle changes. They also ensure safety and proper use of equipment.

Important skills for a Fitness and Rec Counselor include excellent communication and motivational skills, knowledge of fitness training and nutrition, and the ability to design individualized fitness programs. They should also have a thorough understanding of human anatomy and the concepts of functional exercise, basic nutrition, and basic exercise science. As per certifications, they should have a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field. In addition, a CPR and First Aid certification along with a professional fitness trainer certification from a recognized institute like the American Council on Exercise (ACE) or the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Counselor, a person may have roles such as Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, or Nutritional Advisor.

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Student Activities Coordinator (MS)

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Certified - Position - Student Activities Coordinator Job Number ... Start Date Open Date 06/13/2025 Closing Date 06/30/2025 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the overall co-curricular...

Activities Coordinator (Per Diem/On Call)

  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago

Covid vaccines are encouraged, not required. SHENANDOAH VALLEY WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY 300 Westminster Canterbury Dr. Winchester VA 22603 POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Activities Coordinator...

Summer Camp Counselors

  • Great Falls, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Great Falls, VA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future Come join us at Village Green Day School as a Camp Counselor!...

Training Instructor | Pensacola, FL, Winchester, VA, and Vienna, VA[Hybrid] Responsibilities: Responsible for training technical and soft skills in a variety of mediums to include in person,...

Training Instructor

  • Vienna, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 2 days ago

Overview BRMi is seeking a Training Instructor to support a large financial services client. **Hybrid in Vienna, VA, or Pensacola, FL, or Winchester, VA 2 days per week ** Benefits: Comprehensive...

Activities Coordinator

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 2 days ago

Develops, plans and implements a program of activities which will provide entertainment, communication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and to fulfill basic psychological...

Summer Camp Counselor

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 days ago

+ Maintain accurate attendance; + Supervise children at all times, making sure no child is left unattended (regularly completing name- face counts); + Assist in facilitating field trips and weekly swimming...

inTransition Mental Health Coach

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 3 days ago

inTransition Mental Health Coach Job Summary The Defense Health Agency Psychological Center of Excellence (PHCoE) inTransition program is a critical program that provides assistance to...

Mental Health Coach

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago

Full-Time 401 Gresham Drive Mental Health/Behavioral Health Days 20.2600 Through 30.4100 GENERAL SUMMARY The Mental Health Coach is responsible for establishing a therapeutic relationship with...

Mental Health Coach (Weekend)

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago

Full-Time 401 Gresham Drive Mental Health/Behavioral Health Nights 20.2600 Through 30.4100 GENERAL SUMMARY The Mental Health Coach (Weekend) is responsible for establishing a therapeutic...

Beauty and Wellness Consultant

  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago

Job Objectives Maximizes sales and brand awareness by providing exceptional customer care to all customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner; gives impartial, personalized,...

Training Instructor I

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago

Training Instructor I Navy Federal Credit Union - 3.8 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details $24 - $30 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Word processing Research Mid-level Education Presentation skills...

RD or RN Health Coach- Evernorth- Fairfax, VA

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 6 days ago

Provides advanced professional input to complex Case Management assignments/projects. Handles more complex, high acuity cases and/or account sensitive cases. Performs prospective, concurrent, and...

Health Coach - Remote

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

This also includes availability to work rotating Saturdays **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in health-related field required (i.e., Psychology, Nutrition, Exercise Science, etc.)...

Remote Work

Training Instructor (TI) (G) Doha, Qatar WPS Training

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago

Complete the WPS III Physical Readiness Test, per WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 15, Physical Readiness Test Protocols and Standards, at the sixty-five (65) percent performance level, and maintain that fitness...

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Salary for Counselor Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Counselor positions.



Highest Education Level

Counselors in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.9%
Master's Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
10.3%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Some High School
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some College
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Counselors in Virginia
Less than 1 year
68.7%
None
24.2%
6-8 years
3.2%
4-6 years
3.0%
2-4 years
0.8%
1-2 years
0.2%


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