Adaptive Fitness Trainer

Prime Fitness Plus; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Fitness Plus is seeking a Special Needs Fitness Trainer for a full-time traveling role serving Sacramento, Woodland, and Citrus Heights. You will design fitness programs for individuals with special needs, lead group sessions, and provide one-on-one instruction while promoting an inclusive environment.

Candidates should have a solid background in physiology and program design, strong teaching skills, and a passion for helping clients with autism and related conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fitness Training, Fitness Instruction, and Group Exercise.
• Maintain a clean and organized workout environment adhering to health and safety standards
• Knowledge of the Fitness Industry and trends
• Strong Customer Service skills to build positive relationships with clients
• Poses positive and uplifting attitude towards clients
• Passionate about assisting clients in achieving their fitness goals
• Comfortable with working and communicating with clients, families and partners
• Patience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills
• Experience in submitting summary reports in timely manner
• Certification in personal training or related field is preferred (e.g., NASM, ACE)
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Implement fitness programs tailored to individuals with special needs.
• Lead group exercise sessions and provide one-on-one instruction.
• Monitor progress and ensure safety during exercises.
• Collaborate with clients and their families to achieve fitness goals.

Skills

Fitness training

Group exercise

Customer service

Communication

Safety standards

Patience

Adaptability

Summary reports

Education

Personal training certification (NASM/ACE)

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

This is a full-time, traveling role for a Special Needs Fitness Trainer located in Sacramento/Woodland/Citrus Heights, CA. The Special Needs Fitness Trainer will implement fitness programs tailored to individuals with special needs, lead group exercise sessions, provide one-on-one fitness instruction, and create an inclusive and supportive environment. Responsibilities also include monitoring progress, ensuring safety during exercises, and collaborating with clients and their families to achieve fitness goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in physiology, anatomy, and program design, with a passion for helping special needs clients (Autism/down syndrome etc.) achieve their fitness goals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a professional environment providing personalized training sessions and group fitness classes to diverse clientele. Candidates should have experience in personal training, sports coaching, and fitness sales, along with excellent teaching skills to motivate and educate special needs clients of all levels.

NO SALES:

Making sales and meeting quotas are not required skills. WE will handle that for you.

Compensation:

Compensation ranges between $25- $40 per hour depending on qualification and experience.

Carrier growth is one of our highest priorities for anyone on our team. We are one of the fastest growing fitness startup businesses in Sacramento. Business development and operations positions will be available upon qualification. In time, most likely within the next year, salaried operations and management positions will be available with the addition of a facility to our portfolio! So truly, the opportunities are endless.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Fitness Training, Fitness Instruction, and Group Exercise
• Maintain a clean and organized workout environment adhering to health and safety standards
• Knowledge of the Fitness Industry and trends
• Strong Customer Service skills to build positive relationships with clients
• Poses positive and uplifting attitude towards clients
• Passionate about assisting clients in achieving their fitness goals
• Comfortable with working and communicating with clients, families and partners
• Patience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills
• Experience in submitting summary reports in timely manner
• Certification in personal training or related field is preferred (e.g., NASM, ACE)
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Poses positive and uplifting attitude towards clients

Strongly preferred:

• Experience working with individuals with special needs is (highly desirable)
• Be a great learner: You don't have to be the world's best trainer to work here, but you need to have an incredible thirst to become a better trainer, every day.

Note:

If you are not a certified Adaptive trainer we do provide training and help you certify as well.