Personal Trainer

Special Strong North Carolina • Cary, NC

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Special Strong is seeking personal trainers to provide adaptive fitness services to clients with mental, physical, or cognitive challenges. Trainers deliver customized workouts based on each client’s needs and abilities, helping clients pursue fitness and life goals in an inclusive, supportive environment. The role includes private and group training, fitness assessments, and maintaining client profiles. Shifts are chosen by the trainer and may be scheduled Monday through Saturday. The position offers part-time work, flexible scheduling, comprehensive training, competitive pay described as 30% higher than the fitness trainer industry standard, and opportunities for career advancement, including the possibility of opening a Special Strong franchise. This franchise is independently owned and operated; hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Requirements

• CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• An approved personal training certification; NCCA-accredited certification is preferred.
• Ability to travel within a 15-mile radius of the job posting location.
• Comfort with smartphones and basic computer operation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior personal trainer experience is preferred but not required.
• Volunteer or professional experience with people with special needs is a high-priority qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide private one-on-one training sessions.
• Lead or co-lead group classes.
• Update and review client profiles and prepare for upcoming workouts.
• Conduct fitness assessments and reassessments regularly.
• Work at a participating onsite location and travel within a 15-mile radius of the job posting location.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training and development.
• Competitive pay described as 30% higher than the fitness trainer industry standard.
• Comprehensive training, including online accredited certification programs and hands-on workshops.
• Opportunities to advance a career and potentially open a Special Strong franchise.
• Clients are described as staying four times longer than at standard fitness jobs.

What This Job Offers

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