Adaptive Certified Personal Trainer

Special Strong Greater South Riverside•Corona, CA

About The Position

The Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer delivers safe, individualized fitness training to people with developmental and physical disabilities, helping them work toward health, wellness, and functional goals. The trainer follows participants’ individualized plans and safety and behavior policies, monitors and documents attendance, engagement, and progress, and communicates with the Lead Trainer about participant goals and performance. The role may also support community-based fitness activities at approved facilities, onboarding consultations and orientations, and documentation for Individual Service Plan updates. The trainer collaborates with the CEO or assigned Supervisor to align services with program expectations and participant objectives. This is a non-exempt, hourly, at-will position, available part-time or full-time depending on availability and program demand. Available shifts are between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. The trainer reports to the Adaptive Certified Lead Trainer. A background check, including fingerprint clearance, must be completed before the start date, and the online portion of the Adaptive Training Certification must be completed before placement on payroll. Special Strong pays for that certification. New employees undergo a 90-day probationary period. 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 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in 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.
Complete the online portion of the Adaptive Training Certification before being placed on payroll.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
An 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 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).