Posted August 30, 2026
Adaptive Certified Personal Trainer
Hybrid - US
Full Time
63440.0
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Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Special Strong Shirts
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness resources
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer
Pay: $26–$35/hour
Schedule: Part-time or full-time | Flexible based on availability and business needs
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Schedule: Part-time or full-time | Flexible based on availability and business needs
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Make a Difference Through Fitness
Special Strong Greater South Riverside is looking for an Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer to provide individualized fitness training for people with developmental and physical disabilities.
Benefits
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Flexible scheduling
- Special Strong shirts/uniforms
- Employee discounts
- Wellness resources
- Training and development
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Adaptive Training Certification provided at no cost
What You’ll Do
- Lead safe, engaging individual and small-group adaptive fitness sessions
- Follow participant goals and individualized training plans
- Track attendance, progress, and required session documentation
- Communicate with supervisors and participant support teams
- Complete occasional case-management and administrative duties
- Use scheduling, documentation, and communication apps
- Follow all safety, incident-reporting, and mandated-reporting requirements
- Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
Most work is performed in person at gyms and community locations. Some administrative or case-management tasks may be completed remotely when appropriate.
What You Need
- NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or qualifying equivalent)
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn required software/apps
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in reasonable temperature variations
- Reliable transportation between service locations
Preferred: Experience working with individuals with developmental or physical disabilities and/or education in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
Availability
Trainers provide their availability, and schedules are built around participant needs, business needs, and trainer availability.
Candidates should have at least 15 hours of reasonable weekly availability within our service hours. Availability does not guarantee a specific number of paid hours.
Adaptive Certification & Hiring Process
Selected candidates will be invited to complete the Special Strong Adaptive Training Certification before final employment.
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Certification paid for by Special Strong
- Self-paced and online
- No cost to the candidate
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The certification becomes yours once earned
- You are not on payroll while completing the initial certification
- Completing the certification does not guarantee employment
- Candidates must make reasonable progress; excessive delay may result in withdrawal from consideration
Final employment is contingent upon completing the certification and successfully passing required DOJ/FBI Live Scan fingerprint and background clearance.
Additional Requirements
This is a non-exempt, hourly, at-will position and includes a 90-day introductory period.
The position is a mandated reporter under California law. Required reporting, safety, and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) training will be provided.
Special Strong Greater South Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour
Are you looking for personal trainer jobs that go beyond the ordinary? At Special Strong, we offer unique opportunities for enthusiastic trainers to make a real impact in local communities. With us, you can become a certified personal trainer, where you will have the chance to serve a diverse set of people with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges. Our mission is to empower every client to achieve their fitness and life goals, regardless of their abilities.
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 franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Special Strong Corporate.
