Adaptive Personal Trainer

Special Strong; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

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

You will design customized programs based on neurological diagnoses and goals, conduct assessments, and maintain a supportive, safe training environment.

Qualifications

• Current, accredited CPT certification (NCCA or NCCPT) or OT, PT, AT, or related field.
• Experience 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 is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement customized fitness programs based on neurological diagnoses, functional abilities, and goals.
• Provide one-on-one adaptive personal training sessions to foster independence and strength.
• Lead small group classes at partner facilities in Cheshire, Meriden, Middlebury, and North Haven.
• Communicate proactively with clients and families to ensure progress and goals are understood.
• Conduct initial fitness assessments and quarterly re-assessments.
• Maintain a positive, safe training environment at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptive fitness

Group instruction

CPR/AED certification

Education

CPT certification (NCCA/NCCPT) or OT/PT/AT

Job description

About Special Strong Central Connecticut Valley Region

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals with special needs achieve greater independence and build mental and physical strength. At Special Strong Central Connecticut Valley Region, we specialize in adaptive fitness, creating a positive, encouraging environment where every athlete can grow stronger and build confidence at their own pace.

We serve the special needs population throughout the Central Connecticut Valley, utilizing a proprietary CBSE model to tailor each session to the specific needs, abilities, and goals of the individual.

The Role

As an Adaptive Personal Trainer, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, personalized fitness instruction to our adaptive athletes. This role involves both private one-on-one sessions and group classes at our partner locations.

Key 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 areas such as 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.

Qualifications

• Current, accredited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification (NCCA or NCCPT accredited) or OT, PT,AT 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.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling.
• The opportunity to make a profound, positive impact on the lives of adaptive athletes and their families.

Special Strong’s Vision:

• To give every individual in the world impacted by mental, physical, or cognitive challenges the opportunity to live an abundant life through adaptive fitness.

Special Strong’s Mission:

• The mission is to empower 1 million athletes and 100,000 coaches to live an abundant life through Adaptive Fitness.

Special Strong’s Founding Verse

• "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10

Special Strong’s Core Values:

• Stewardship: We are Faithful Stewards of what God has Given Us
  "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much." Luke 16:10
• Transparency: We are Real People who are Real with People.
  "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32
• Relationship Focused: We are Relationship Focused First and Profit Second.
  "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33
• Ownership: We Own Our Unique Roles and Take 100% Responsibility
  "You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things." Matthew 25:23
• No Judgement: We Seek to Relate and Understand Another Person's Walk of Life.
  "Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." Matthew 7:12
• Generosity: We are blessed to be a Blessing to Others
  "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." 2 Corinthians 9:6