Adaptive Personal Trainer

Special Strong Central CT Valley Region • Meriden, CT

7d

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals with special needs achieve greater independence and build mental and physical strength. At Special Strong Central Connecticut Valley Region, we specialize in adaptive fitness, creating a positive, encouraging environment where every athlete can grow stronger and build confidence at their own pace. We serve the special needs population throughout the Central Connecticut Valley, utilizing a proprietary CBSE model to tailor each session to the specific needs, abilities, and goals of the individual.

As an Adaptive Personal Trainer, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, personalized fitness instruction to our adaptive athletes. This role involves both private one-on-one sessions and group classes at our partner locations.

Requirements

• Current, accredited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification (NCCA or NCCPT accredited) or OT, PT,AT or related field.
• Experience working with the special needs population is highly preferred.
• Strong passion for adaptive fitness and commitment to the Special Strong mission.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement customized fitness programs based on the specific neurological diagnosis, functional abilities, and personal goals of each client.
• Provide attentive, one-on-one adaptive personal training sessions to foster independence and physical strength.
• Lead engaging and effective small group classes at partner facilities in areas such as Cheshire, Meriden, Middlebury, and North Haven.
• Communicate proactively with clients and their families, ensuring program goals and progress are clearly understood.
• Conduct initial fitness assessment and re-assessments quarterly.
• Maintain a positive, encouraging, and safe training environment at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling.
• The opportunity to make a profound, positive impact on the lives of adaptive athletes and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed