Adaptive Personal Trainer

GYMGUYZ Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

A prominent fitness training provider in New York is seeking an Adaptive Personal Trainer to deliver personalized fitness instruction, especially for clients with disabilities. The Trainer will design adaptive workouts, ensure correct exercise techniques, and travel to client locations. Successful candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in adaptive fitness. This role offers flexible schedules and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong understanding of exercise physiology and anatomy.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design customized adaptive workouts based on clients' needs.
• Modify exercises for adaptive clients.
• Demonstrate exercises and ensure proper form.
• Conduct client reassessments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Nationally recognized personal training certification

CPR/AED certification

Adaptive fitness certification (preferred)

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

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 recertifications
• Support from a team of fitness experts

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.

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

Driver’s license preferred.

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 New York City, 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.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to GYMGUYZ Corporate.