Exercise Specialist Rehab & Fitness

Thrive Proactive Health • Virginia Beach, VA

60d • $16 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Proactive Health is seeking an Exercise Specialist Rehab & Fitness professional, such as an Athletic Trainer, Strength Coach, or Certified Personal Trainer, to join their team. This role blends fitness, rehab, and human transformation, integrating science, biomechanics, and Postural Restoration® principles. The position supports both the physical therapy team and fitness programs, offering a developmental pathway for fitness professionals to deepen their skills and impact within an innovative practice. Thrive Proactive Health is a privately owned, Postural Restoration® Certified Center and Integrative wellness clinic in Virginia Beach, specializing in helping people move out of pain, restore balance, and thrive through intentional movement.

Requirements

• Athletic Trainer (ATC), Strength Coach CSCS, Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, etc.) or actively working toward certification
• Strong interest in biomechanics, anatomy, rehab-informed training, and restorative fitness. Interested in learning more about Postural Restoration.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and supporting both fitness and clinical rehab teams
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset
• Eager to learn, on-the-job training and mentorship provided
• Available consistent 10–20+ hours per week, with potential for growth.
• Interested in growing a fitness clientele base certain times and days of the week (private and semi private training sessions).

Responsibilities

• Support physical therapy sessions under the supervision of licensed clinicians
• Cue exercises, monitor form, and assist patients through prescribed programs
• Assist with clinic flow, patient transitions, and customer experience
• Support opening/closing procedures, equipment setup, and clinic readiness
• Uphold HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and professional standards
• Design and deliver safe, effective, and engaging programs for private, semi-private, and small-group clients
• Perform fitness assessments and movement screenings to guide programming
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and support goal achievement
• Lead warm-ups, mobility, strength, and restorative movement sessions
• Collaborate with the team on client retention, program growth, and community engagement
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming fitness environment

Benefits

• $16–25/hour for required meetings, trainings, and PT rehab aide shifts (depends on credentials, and educational background)
• Commission-based fitness pay model: Earn 40–60% of revenue per client session, based on experience, client load, and retention
• No income ceiling
• Freedom model: your effort and impact drive your earnings
• W-2 employee status with liability coverage
• Mentorship from sport and spine physical therapists and interdisciplinary clinicians
• Exposure to physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and fitness integration
• Clear growth pathways into advanced rehab support, specialty fitness programming, or leadership roles
• A supportive, learning-focused culture that values curiosity, integrity, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

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