Adaptive Personal Trainer

International Sports Sciences Association

$93K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or in special education settings.
  • Nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ISSA, NASM, ACE, ACSM) required.
  • Current CPR/AED certification is mandatory.
  • Adaptive fitness certification preferred (e.g., Certify Strong, ATA).
  • Deep understanding of exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition principles is essential.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design customized adaptive workouts tailored to clients' individual needs.
  • Modify exercises and creatively adapt modalities for clients with disabilities.
  • Utilize the GYMGUYZ Fitness App for tracking client sessions.
  • Demonstrate exercises while ensuring proper form and necessary modifications.
  • Conduct client reassessments and effectively manage scheduling.
  • Maintain a flexible approach to accommodate client appointments and needs.
  • Travel to various client locations as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with potential for reimbursement for travel.
  • Employee discounts on services and products.
  • Flexible scheduling allows for work-life balance.
  • Free uniforms provided for professionalism.
  • Clear opportunities for advancement within the company.
  • Access to training and professional development resources.
  • Wellness resources available for personal health.
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources


Job Summary
The Adaptive Personal Trainer provides one-on-one and small-group fitness instruction tailored to clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities, helping them achieve their fitness goals. This role requires delivering professional, personalized guidance while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Trainers work in various settings, such as private homes or offices, typically within a 30-minute travel radius. Reimbursement for longer travel distances may be available at the manager's discretion.
What We Offer
  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Flexible, mobile work schedules
  • Recognition for achievements
  • Part-time and full-time roles available
  • Optional sales opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Discounts on recertifications
  • Support from a team of fitness experts

Responsibilities
  • Design customized adaptive workouts based on clients' unique needs.
  • Modify exercises and utilize creative exercise modalities to best accommodate adaptive clients.
  • Use the GYMGUYZ Fitness App for session tracking (if applicable).
  • Demonstrate exercises and ensure proper form and modifications.
  • Conduct client reassessments and manage scheduling.
  • Maintain flexibility to accommodate client appointments.
  • Travel to client locations.
  • Support marketing and events as needed.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications
  • Experience: Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities (e.g., Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy) or in special education settings.
  • Certifications
    • Nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ISSA, NASM, ACE, ACSM).
    • CPR/AED certification (current and valid).
    • Adaptive fitness certification is preferred (e.g., Certify Strong, ATA).
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition principles.
  • Skills:
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Licenses: Driver's license preferred.

Compensation: $45.00 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to GYMGUYZ Corporate.

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