Adaptive Personal Trainer
GYMGUYZ Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY
Location
New York
Salary
$45 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Adaptive Personal Trainer is responsible for designing customized adaptive workouts and delivering personalized one-on-one and small-group fitness instruction to clients, including those with disabilities. This involves demonstrating exercises, ensuring proper form, conducting reassessments, managing scheduling, and traveling to client locations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess proven experience working with individuals with disabilities or in special education settings, holding a nationally recognized personal training certification along with current CPR/AED certification. A strong understanding of exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition principles is required, and an adaptive fitness certification is preferred.
Job description
Benefits
Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Wellness resources 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.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Resources
- Flexible Schedule
- Career Growth
- Free Uniforms
- Opportunity For Advancement
- Training & Development
- Recognition For Achievements
- Discounts On Recertifications