Adaptive Certified Personal Trainer

Special Strong Greater South Riverside•Corona, CA

2d•$26 - $35

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 participant-specific training plans aligned with Individual Program Plans (IPPs), monitors attendance, engagement, and progress, and contributes to updates and documentation for Individual Service Plans (ISPs). The role includes communicating with the Lead Trainer, assisting with community-based activities at approved facilities, and maintaining confidential, professional, and supportive interactions with participants and their support teams. The position reports to the Adaptive Certified Lead Trainer and collaborates with the CEO or an assigned Supervisor to align services with program expectations and participant objectives. Duties also include assisting with onboarding, consultations, orientation, and free sessions as needed. This position is a mandated reporter under California law; staff will receive training on reporting suspected abuse or neglect. Staff also receive training under the organization’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. This is a non-exempt, hourly, at-will position. New employees have a 90-day probationary period, which management may extend. A background check with fingerprint clearance is required before starting, and the online portion of the Adaptive Training Certification must be completed before placement on payroll. Special Strong will pay for that certification. Available shifts are between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; the role may be part-time or full-time depending on availability and program demand. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

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, and AED certification.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work indoors and outdoors in diverse physical environments.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Must pass a background check that includes fingerprint clearance, such as DOJ/FBI Live Scan, as required by regional center and Title 17 regulations, before the start date.

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 while 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 about 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 the required background check and the online portion of the Adaptive Training Certification before placement on payroll.