Adaptive Certified Personal Trainer

Special Strong; Moreno Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Strong Shirts

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Wellness resources

Free uniforms

Training & development

Adaptive Training Certification

Job summary

Special Strong Greater South Riverside is seeking an Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer to provide individualized fitness training for people with developmental and physical disabilities. The role emphasizes safe, engaging sessions both one-on-one and small groups, guided by participant goals and customized plans.

You’ll conduct sessions at gyms and community locations, with in-person work primarily, and some remote admin tasks.

Qualifications

• NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn required software/apps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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 all safety, incident-reporting, and mandated-reporting requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or qualifying equivalent)

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Benefits:

• Special Strong Shirts
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness resources
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Benefits:

• 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

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

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.

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 franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Special Strong Corporate.