Adaptive Certified Personal Trainer

Special Strong Greater South Riverside•Moreno Valley, CA

About The Position

The Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer delivers safe, individualized adaptive fitness sessions for people with developmental and physical disabilities, supporting their health, wellness, and functional goals. The trainer follows individualized plans aligned with participants’ Individual Program Plans (IPPs), monitors and documents attendance, engagement, and progress, and coordinates with the Adaptive Certified Lead Trainer. The role also collaborates with the CEO or assigned Supervisor to align services with program expectations and participant objectives. The position includes individual and group training, assisting with community-based fitness activities at approved facilities, participating in onboarding activities, and contributing to progress documentation and Individual Service Plan (ISP) updates. The trainer must maintain professional, confidential, and supportive interactions with participants and their support teams, follow safety and behavior policies, and promptly report special incidents or suspected abuse or neglect. This is a non-exempt, hourly, at-will position. A background check and fingerprint clearance are required before the start date, and the online portion of the Adaptive Training Certification must be completed before placement on payroll. The employer will pay for that certification. New employees have a 90-day probationary period.

Requirements

NCCA-accredited personal training certification, such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, or ISSA.
Adaptive Fitness certification or Special Strong Adaptive Training Certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work indoors and outdoors, and adapt to diverse physical environments.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Pass a background check, including fingerprint clearance (such as DOJ/FBI Live Scan), as required by regional center and Title 17 regulations, before the start date.
Complete the online portion of the Adaptive Training Certification before being placed on payroll.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead adaptive fitness training sessions for individuals or groups, following safety and behavior policies.
Implement individualized training plans aligned with participants’ Individual Program Plans (IPPs).
Monitor and document participant attendance, engagement, and progress.
Communicate consistently with the Lead Trainer regarding participant goals and performance.
Assist with community-based fitness activities at approved facilities.
Maintain professional, confidential, and supportive interactions with participants and their support teams.
Immediately report special incidents or suspected abuse or neglect as required by law.
Participate in onboarding, including initial consultations, orientation support, and free session delivery as needed.
Contribute to documentation of goal progress and updates to Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
Complete training under the organization's Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP).