Fitness Coach with Neuroinclusive Program

Solar Swim & Gym; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid training + curriculum support

Growth path to Lead Coach / ProgramLe

Job summary

Solar Swim & Gym is seeking a part-time Fitness Coach to lead after-school sessions and clinics that blend conditioning, teamwork, and skill-building for youth and families.

Ideal candidates create a positive environment focused on confidence, fitness, and sportsmanship, with accessible coaching, patience, and clear communication for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching kids and families.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and adapt for different learning styles.
• Comfortable communicating with parents/guardians about goals and progress.
• Advocates accessibility, patience, and dignity in coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead conditioning and skill-building sessions.
• Use simple, supportive communication with visual cues and clear instructions.
• Adjust for sensory needs while keeping the group moving.
• Provide strengths-based feedback and calm redirection to participants.
• Coordinate with parents about goals, wins, and next steps.
• Set up/clean up your area; follow safety and incident procedures.

Skills

Coaching experience

Group leadership

Clear communication

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Location:

Solar Swim & Gym – Antioch, CA

Job type:

Part-time (3–25 hrs/week) + growth to more hours

Schedule:

After school, evenings, weekends (flexible blocks)

About Solar Swim & Gym

Solar Swim & Gym is a community-centered swim + fitness facility serving kids, teens, and adults. We’re also building a neuroinclusive coaching environment—clear routines, calm communication, and strength-based support—so athletes with ADHD, autism, sensory differences, anxiety, and other learning profiles can thrive.

We’re hiring for (choose your lane)

• Fitness Coaches / Trainers (youth fitness, small-group training, adult fitness, strength & conditioning)

About the Role

The Fitness Coach will lead classes and clinics that combine conditioning, teamwork, and technical skill-building. The ideal candidate will create a positive environment that encourages confidence, fitness, and sportsmanship in young athletes.

What you’ll do

• Coach safe, fun, structured sessions using predictable routines and clear expectations
• Use simple, supportive communication (visual cues, short instructions, consistent transitions)
• Adjust on the fly for sensory needs (noise, lighting, waiting time, touch/spotting preferences) while keeping the group moving
• Reinforce progress with strengths-based feedback and calm redirectionCommunicate with parents/guardians about goals, wins, and next steps
• Set up/clean up your area; follow safety + incident procedures

You’re a fit if you

• Have coaching/teaching experience and enjoy working with kids and families
• Are reliable, calm under pressure, and comfortable leading groups
• Can follow a lesson plan and adapt for different learning styles
• Believe great coaching includes accessibility, patience, and dignity

Preferred (not required)

• Experience with neurodivergent athletes, adaptive recreation, special education, ABA-informed coaching, OT/PT settings, or behavioral support
• Fitness: NASM/ACE/NSCA or related certification
• CPR/AED/First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

Core Traits

• Energetic, organized, and great with children.
• Team-first mentality and open to collaboration.
• Values structure, encouragement, and consistent communication.
• Passion for inspiring young athletes to enjoy movement and personal growth.

Benefits/Perks

• Fun team atmosphere
• Flexible hours
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Paid training + curriculum support (including sensory-aware routines and behavior-support basics)
• Consistent schedules available
• Growth path to Lead Coach / Program Lead (Neuroinclusive Programs)
• Free/discounted facility perks