Adaptive Personal Trainer

GYMGUYZ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

GYMGUYZ is seeking an Adaptive Personal Trainer to provide one-on-one and small-group fitness instruction tailored to clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities. You will deliver professional, personalized guidance while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Trainers work in settings such as private homes or offices, typically within a 30-minute travel radius, with travel distances reimbursed at management’s discretion.

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).
• Adaptive fitness certification is preferred (e.g., Certify Strong, ATA).

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.
• Travel to client locations.
• Support marketing and events as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Driver’s license preferred

Education

Nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ISSA, NASM, ACE, ACSM)

CPR/AED certification

Adaptive fitness certification (preferred)

Tools

GYMGUYZ Fitness App

Job description

Job Summary

The

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Free uniforms


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development


• Wellness resources

Job Summary

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 recertifications


• 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: 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.