Adaptive Fitness Coach for Special Needs Athletes

Special Strong Central CT Valley Region; Cheshire, Meriden (CT, CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Impact on athletes' lives

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Special Strong Central Connecticut Valley Region is seeking an Adaptive Personal Trainer to deliver high-quality, personalized fitness instruction to adaptive athletes. This role includes private sessions and small group classes at partner locations across Cheshire, Meriden, Middlebury, and North Haven.

You will design programs based on individual diagnoses and goals, conduct initial assessments, and maintain a safe, encouraging training environment.

Qualifications

• Current, accredited CPT certification (NCCA or NCCPT) or related field.
• Experience working with the special needs population is highly preferred.
• Strong passion for adaptive fitness and commitment to the Special Strong mission.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement customized fitness programs based on the specific neurological diagnosis, functional abilities, and personal goals of each client.
• Provide attentive, one-on-one adaptive personal training sessions to foster independence and physical strength.
• Lead engaging and effective small group classes at partner facilities in Cheshire, Meriden, Middlebury, and North Haven.
• Communicate proactively with clients and their families, ensuring program goals and progress are clearly understood.
• Conduct initial fitness assessment and re-assessments quarterly.
• Maintain a positive, encouraging, and safe training environment at all times.

Skills

CPT certification

Experience with special needs

Strong communication

Passion for adaptive fitness

CPR/AED certified

Job description

Special Strong Central Connecticut Valley Region is seeking an Adaptive Personal Trainer to deliver high-quality, personalized fitness instruction to adaptive athletes. This role includes private sessions and small group classes at partner locations across Cheshire, Meriden, Middlebury, and North Haven.

You will design programs based on individual diagnoses and goals, conduct initial assessments, and maintain a safe, encouraging training environment.