Personal Trainer for Adaptive Populations

GYMGUYZ North Columbus, Ohio; Greenwich (CT); Hybrid; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Rates

Bonus Opportunities/ Incentives

Recertification Education Discounts

Opportunity for Career Growth

Great team to work with!

Job summary

GYMGUYZ North Columbus in Greenwich, Connecticut is looking for a Certified Personal Trainer to provide personalized fitness instruction, particularly for clients with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. You will follow tailored workout programs and offer the highest level of client service.

Responsibilities include adapting exercises, conducting assessments, and maintaining sessions via scheduling software. The role also emphasizes motivation and safety in various environments. A strong understanding of fitness, nutrition, and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of personal training experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Certified in CPR/AED.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow the workout program developed during client assessment.
• Choose customized exercises to meet client needs.
• Demonstrate exercises and ensure correct client performance.
• Complete session notes after each training session.
• Conduct client reassessments every 4-6 weeks.
• Maintain client sessions through GYMGUYZ scheduling software.
• Collect and secure payments from clients as needed.
• Provide a flexible schedule for client appointments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of nutrition

Knowledge of exercise equipment

Ability to motivate clients

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certified Personal Trainer

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Personal Trainer will be responsible for providing one‑on‑one personalized fitness instruction to clients, including, but not limited to, individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, while encouraging them to reach their fitness goals. A GYMGUYZ Trainer will provide professional instruction for each client’s health, fitness and wellness goals while providing the highest level of customer service. A GYMGUYZ Trainer must adapt to various working environments to include private homes, offices, or an appropriate setting of the client’s choice.

Responsibilities

• Follow the workout program developed from the initial assessment
• Choose customized exercises that provide optimum results per the client’s needs
• Demonstrate each exercise and ensure the client is performing correctly with or without modifications
• Complete session notes after each client training session
• Conduct client reassessments every 4‑6 weeks
• Maintain client sessions through GYMGUYZ scheduling software
• Able to collect and secure payments from clients, as needed
• Able to provide a flexible schedule to accommodate client appointments

Behavioral

• Able to motivate clients to their physical limits while providing encouragement and morale support
• Able to be punctual and effectively manage appointments and rescheduling of make‑up training sessions
• Able to adhere to all company policies

Safety, Environmental, Physical

• Ensure that the exercise equipment is kept clean and in good working condition after each session
• Ensure safe and effective use of equipment by client and/or groups
• Ensure the integrity of each client’s home, office, or the setting of choice
• Able to apply first aid procedures and respond to emergency situational needs
• Able to drive and maintain the GYMGUYZ cargo van for business purposes only
• Other duties as assigned in accordance with the scope of the Personal Trainer position

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of personal training
• Experience working with individuals who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities
• Good communication skills; verbal, written, and technical
• Have a basic understanding of nutrition and healthy living practices
• Knowledgeable of a variety of exercise equipment and personal training methods
• Clean Driver’s License
• Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA, NBFE or DEAC accredited organization)
• Certified in CPR/AED
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. and perform athletic calisthenics duties

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation Rates
• Bonus Opportunities/ Incentives
• Recertification Education Discounts
• Opportunity for Career Growth
• Great team to work with!

Compensation: $50.00 per hour