Part-Time Adaptive Fitness Coach—Transform Lives

Special Strong SWFL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Special Strong SWFL is seeking an Adaptive Fitness Trainer to join our mission-driven team, working with athletes at partner gyms and community spaces across Collier County, including Naples. This part-time role offers flexible hours—often just a few hours weekly to start—and is designed to fit around your existing commitments.

You’ll work one-on-one and in small groups, designing and adapting programs to meet each athlete’s unique needs, while building strong relationships with families and

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic, no-judgment approach.
• Comfort with individuals of all abilities, including nonverbal or behavioral needs.
• Reliable and self-motivated; you don’t need someone standing over you to show up ready.
• CPR/AED certified, or willing to get certified before starting.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is a strong plus, whether that's professional or personal.
• A personal training certification is preferred, not required; pathway to certification is provided.

Responsibilities

• Running initial assessments and tracking progress over time.
• Building and adapting fitness programs to fit each athlete's physical, cognitive, and developmental needs.
• Communicating consistently with families so they always know how their athlete is doing.
• Showing up reliably; the families and athletes counting on you are the reason the schedule matters.
• Creating a training environment that feels safe, patient, and welcoming, every time, even on hard days.
• Growing your skills through Special Strong's training and certification pathway

Skills

Empathy

Nonverbal communication

Reliability

CPR/AED certification

Disability experience

Education

Personal training certification (NASM/ACE/NSCA/ISSA)

Job description

Special Strong SWFL is seeking an Adaptive Fitness Trainer to join our mission-driven team, working with athletes at partner gyms and community spaces across Collier County, including Naples. This part-time role offers flexible hours—often just a few hours weekly to start—and is designed to fit around your existing commitments.

You’ll work one-on-one and in small groups, designing and adapting programs to meet each athlete’s unique needs, while building strong relationships with families and