Adaptive Personal Trainer

GYMGUYZ Williamsburg; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative fitness company is seeking an Adaptive Personal Trainer to provide tailored fitness instruction for clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities. This role emphasizes personalized guidance, exceptional customer service, and the flexibility to work in various settings. Trainers will design adaptive workouts, modify exercises, and utilize a specialized fitness app for tracking sessions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering growth and achieving fitness goals for all clients. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives through fitness, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible work schedules

Recognition for achievements

Training and professional development

Discounts on recertification

Support from fitness experts

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong understanding of exercise physiology and nutrition principles.

Responsibilities

• Design customized adaptive workouts based on clients' unique needs.
• Modify exercises to accommodate adaptive clients.
• Travel to client locations for training sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nationally recognized personal training certification

CPR/AED certification

Adaptive fitness certification

Tools

GYMGUYZ Fitness App

Job description

Job Summary
The Adaptive Personal Trainer provides one-on-one and small-group fitness instruction tailored to clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities, helping them achieve their fitness goals. This role requires delivering professional, personalized guidance while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Trainers work in various settings, such as private homes 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
• Recognition for achievements
• Part-time and full-time roles available
• Optional sales opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Discounts on recertification
• 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.
• Use the GYMGUYZ Fitness App for session tracking (if applicable).
• 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 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 driver’s 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 values—Determination, 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.