Adaptive Personal Trainer

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary
The Adaptive Personal Trainer focuses mainly on one-on-one fitness instruction tailored to clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities, helping them achieve their fitness goals in QUEENS, WESTERN NASSAU COUNTY, and some parts of BROOKLYN. This role requires delivering professional, personalized guidance while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Trainers work in various settings, such as private homes, apartments 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
• Part-time potentially leading to 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.
• 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 occassionally 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: Valid and clean drivers license.

Company Overview
At GYMGUYZ, our team members provide convenient, customized, and creative workouts in the location of our clients' choosing. As the largest in-home and on-site personal training provider in [LOCATION], we are driven by our core valuesDetermination, Respect, Integrity, Versatility, and Excellence (D.R.I.V.E.)which guide everything we do.

Our success is built on our four pillars: Fun, Unity, Earnings, and Leadership (F.U.E.L.), creating a dynamic and supportive environment for both our clients and team members.