Adaptive Certified Personal Trainer

Special Strong Greater South Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) for eligible employees

Free uniforms

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Adaptive Training Certification at no‑

Job summary

Special Strong Greater South Riverside invites applications for an Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer to provide individualized training for people with developmental and physical disabilities.

The role requires NASM/ACE/ACSM/ISSA certification, CPR/First Aid, a high school diploma, and strong communication. Training and development opportunities are offered. Most work is in person with some remote tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent)
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification current
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn required software/apps
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures
• Reliable transportation between service locations

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, engaging individual and small-group adaptive fitness sessions
• Follow participant goals and individualized training plans
• Track attendance, progress, and required session documentation
• Communicate with supervisors and participant support teams
• Complete occasional case-management and administrative duties
• Use scheduling, documentation, and communication apps
• Follow safety, incident-reporting, and mandated-reporting requirements
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Software apps literacy

Lift up to 50 lbs

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling apps

Job description

Benefits

• Special Strong Shirts
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Flexible scheduling
• Special Strong shirts/uniforms
• Employee discounts
• Wellness resources
• Training and development
• Adaptive Training Certification provided at no cost

Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer

Pay: $26–$35/hour Schedule: Part-time or full-time | Flexible based on availability and business needs Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Make a Difference Through Fitness

Special Strong Greater South Riverside is looking for an Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer to provide individualized fitness training for people with developmental and physical disabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead safe, engaging individual and small-group adaptive fitness sessions
• Follow participant goals and individualized training plans
• Track attendance, progress, and required session documentation
• Communicate with supervisors and participant support teams
• Complete occasional case-management and administrative duties
• Use scheduling, documentation, and communication apps
• Follow all safety, incident-reporting, and mandated-reporting requirements
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality

Most work is performed in person at gyms and community locations. Some administrative or case-management tasks may be completed remotely when appropriate.

What You Need

• NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or qualifying equivalent)
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn required software/apps
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in reasonable temperature variations
• Reliable transportation between service locations

Preferred

Experience working with individuals with developmental or physical disabilities and/or education in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.

Availability

Trainers provide their availability, and schedules are built around participant needs, business needs, and trainer availability.

Candidates should have at least 15 hours of reasonable weekly availability within our service hours. Availability does not guarantee a specific number of paid hours.

Adaptive Certification & Hiring Process

Selected candidates will be invited to complete the Special Strong Adaptive Training Certification before final employment.

• Certification paid for by Special Strong
• Self-paced and online
• No cost to the candidate
• The certification becomes yours once earned
• You are not on payroll while completing the initial certification
• Completing the certification does not guarantee employment
• Candidates must make reasonable progress; excessive delay may result in withdrawal from consideration

Final employment is contingent upon completing the certification and successfully passing required DOJ/FBI Live Scan fingerprint and background clearance.

Additional Requirements

This is a non-exempt, hourly, at-will position and includes a 90-day introductory period.

The position is a mandated reporter under California law. Required reporting, safety, and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) training will be provided.

Special Strong Greater South Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Flexible work from home options available.