Adaptive Certified Personal Trainer

Special Strong Greater South Riverside•Wildomar, CA

About The Position

The Adaptive Certified Personal Trainer delivers safe, individualized adaptive fitness training to people with developmental and physical disabilities, supporting their health, wellness, and functional goals. The trainer follows participant-specific plans and safety and behavior policies, monitors and documents participation and progress, and communicates with the Adaptive Certified Lead Trainer. The role may also involve community-based fitness activities at approved facilities, onboarding consultations and orientation support, and documentation for Individual Service Plans (ISPs). The trainer works with participants and their support teams in a professional, confidential, and supportive manner and must promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or other special incidents as required by law. This is a non-exempt, hourly, at-will position with part-time or full-time hours depending on availability and program demand. Available shifts fall between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Flexible work-from-home options are available. Before payroll placement, the employee must pass the required background check and complete the online portion of the Adaptive Training Certification; Special Strong pays for that certification. New hires undergo a 90-day probationary period, which management may extend.

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, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work indoors and outdoors in varied 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 payroll placement.
Complete mandated-reporter training; training will be provided.
Complete training under the organization’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP).

Nice To Haves

At least one 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 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 regularly 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).