Certified Personal Trainer - Adaptive Populations

GYMGUYZ Annapolis & Columbia•Millersville, MD

10h•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Adaptive Personal Trainer provides one-on-one and small-group fitness instruction tailored to clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities , helping them achieve their fitness goals. This role requires delivering professional, personalized guidance while maintaining exceptional customer service. Trainers work in various settings, such as private homes or offices, typically within a 30-minute travel radius. Reimbursement for longer travel distances may be available at the manager's discretion. At GYMGUYZ, our team members provide convenient, customized, and creative workouts in the location of our clients' choosing. As the largest in-home and on-site personal training provider in [LOCATION], we are driven by our core values—Determination, Respect, Integrity, Versatility, and Excellence (D.R.I.V.E.)—which guide everything we do. Our success is built on our four pillars: Fun, Unity, Earnings, and Leadership (F.U.E.L.), creating a dynamic and supportive environment for both our clients and team members.

Requirements

Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities (e.g., Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy) or in special education settings.
Nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ISSA, NASM, ACE, ACSM).
CPR/AED certification (current and valid).
Strong understanding of exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Valid and clean driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Adaptive fitness certification is preferred (e.g., Certify Strong, ATA).

Responsibilities

Design customized adaptive workouts based on clients' unique needs.
Modify exercises and utilize creative exercise modalities to best accommodate adaptive clients.
Use the GYMGUYZ Fitness App for session tracking (if applicable).
Demonstrate exercises and ensure proper form and modifications.
Conduct client reassessments and manage scheduling.
Maintain flexibility to accommodate client appointments.
Travel to client locations.
Support marketing and events as needed.
Perform other assigned duties.