Lead Adaptive Fitness Trainer

Special Strong Springfield • West Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Special Strong Springfield, Virginia is seeking a founding senior adaptive fitness trainer to help establish the team and grow the franchise. Working alongside ownership, the trainer will shape team culture, refine client onboarding, set coaching standards, and may take on leadership or management responsibilities as the business expands. The role focuses on coaching rather than sales; administrative support, lead generation, and client acquisition are provided.

The trainer will coach people with mental, physical, or cognitive challenges through private sessions and group classes, assess fitness, track progress, and tailor programming to build independence and confidence. The role also involves developing supportive relationships with athletes, families, caretakers, and community partners in Northern Virginia. The company provides access to accredited adaptive fitness certifications and hands-on training workshops. Compensation is $50–$65 per hour, with competitive base rates and milestone-based incentives as the client base grows.

Requirements

• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Approved personal trainer certification; NCCA-accredited certification is preferred, with NASM, ACE, ACSM, and NSCA given as examples.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel within a 15-mile radius in Northern Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Prior professional or volunteer experience with individuals with special needs or neurodivergent populations is highly preferred.
• Two or more years of personal training or group fitness instruction experience, or similar coaching experience, is strongly preferred.
• NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification, such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, or NSCA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one private adaptive fitness training sessions.
• Lead group adaptive fitness classes for individuals with mental, physical, or cognitive challenges.
• Perform initial fitness assessments, track client milestones, and tailor individual programs.
• Build supportive relationships with athletes, families, caretakers, and community partners in Northern Virginia.
• Work with ownership to shape team culture, refine client onboarding, and establish coaching standards.
• Help build and scale the franchise and potentially take on leadership or management responsibilities as it expands.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Leadership opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training and development
• Access to accredited online adaptive fitness certifications and hands-on training workshops
• Administrative support, lead generation, and client acquisition support
• Milestone-based incentives as the client base grows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed