Personal Trainer Certification Instructor
About The Position
ACES Youth Justice and Education Services is seeking a motivated and engaging Personal Trainer Certification Instructor to provide health, fitness, wellness, and workforce readiness instruction to youth in small classroom settings within residential facilities throughout Connecticut. This position focuses on helping students develop foundational fitness knowledge, healthy lifestyle practices, leadership skills, and career exploration opportunities within the health and wellness industry. The ideal candidate is passionate about fitness education, mentorship, youth development, and creating positive learning experiences that promote physical wellness, confidence, and long term success.
Requirements
- Current nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification such as NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Minimum of two years of fitness, coaching, athletic training, wellness, or health education experience
- Strong communication, classroom management, and relationship building skills
- Experience working with adolescents, alternative education, or justice involved youth preferred
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass all required background and clearance checks
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching fitness, wellness, health education, or workforce development programs
- Experience in residential, behavioral health, juvenile justice, or alternative education settings
- Group fitness, strength and conditioning, sports performance, or nutrition coaching certifications
- Knowledge of trauma-informed educational practices and restorative approaches
- Experience designing individualized fitness plans and wellness programming
- Ability to integrate mindfulness, social emotional wellness, and healthy lifestyle education into instruction
Responsibilities
- Deliver instruction aligned with nationally recognized personal trainer certification curriculum and fitness industry standards
- Teach youth in small group residential and alternative education settings
- Develop engaging, hands on lessons focused on exercise science, strength and conditioning, anatomy, nutrition, wellness, and fitness programming
- Prepare students for entry level personal training and fitness certification pathways when applicable
- Promote safe exercise techniques, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle habits
- Maintain accurate attendance, instructional, and student progress records
- Foster a positive and structured classroom environment utilizing trauma informed and restorative practices
- Collaborate with educational staff, residential personnel, behavioral support teams, and administrators
- Support students in developing leadership, teamwork, communication, and employability skills
- Travel to residential facilities throughout the state of Connecticut as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
