Adaptive Personal Trainer

GYMGUYZ; Middle Village (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for career growth

Training & development

Discounts on recertifications

Support from fitness experts

Competitive salary

Job summary

GYMGUYZ seeks an Adaptive Personal Trainer to provide one-on-one, tailored instruction for clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities, helping them reach fitness goals with professional guidance and exceptional customer service.

Trainers operate in clients' homes or offices within a 30-minute travel radius, with reimbursement for longer distances at management discretion. The role emphasizes safety, creativity in training modalities, and a strong client-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in special education settings.
• Nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ISSA, NASM, ACE, ACSM).
• CPR/AED certification (current and valid).
• Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design customized adaptive workouts based on clients' needs.
• Modify exercises and use creative modalities to accommodate adaptive clients.
• Demonstrate exercises and ensure proper form and modifications.
• Conduct client reassessments and manage scheduling.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate client appointments and travel to client locations.
• Support marketing and events as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Experience with disabilities

Education

National PT certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career growth
• Flexible, mobile work schedules
• Training and professional development
• Discounts on recertifications
• Support from a team of fitness experts

Job Summary

The Adaptive Personal Trainer provides one-on-one 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.

Responsibilities

• Design customized adaptive workouts based on clients' unique needs.
• Modify exercises and utilize creative exercise modalities to best accommodate adaptive clients.
• 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.

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).
• 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.