Personal Trainer for Adults with Disabilities

PEOPLE CREATING SUCCESS • Newbury Park, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

People Creating Success (PCS) is hiring a Personal Trainer to support adults with developmental disabilities at its E3 facility in Newbury Park. The role focuses on encouraging healthy habits, teaching exercise techniques, and helping participants pursue personalized fitness goals in a fun and safe manner. The trainer collaborates with participants and colleagues on workout plans, assists with yoga classes, and joins community outings using company vans or public transportation.

The position also involves providing behavior support, recognizing signs of stress or escalation, and helping participants use personalized self-regulation strategies. The trainer maintains accurate shift logs and progress notes. The role may be full-time or part-time and offers morning and afternoon schedules. The listed hourly pay is $21–$24, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Certification from NASM, ACSM, ACE, or NSCA is required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, functional exercises, and basic nutrition.
• Ability to move and lift up to 35 pounds and stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Compassionate, person-centered approach.
• Ability to encourage, guide, and support participants respectfully.

Nice To Haves

• Weekend availability is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and teach proper exercise techniques.
• Collaborate with participants and colleagues on personalized workout plans.
• Motivate participants to reach fitness goals in a fun and safe manner.
• Assist yoga classes.
• Participate in community outings using company vans or public transportation.
• Support individuals through heightened emotional responses, complex behaviors, and sensory overload using proactive redirection and calming techniques.
• Recognize early signs of stress or escalation and guide individuals through personalized self-regulation strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed shift logs and progress notes.

Benefits

• Health care benefits and PTO are available if transitioning to full-time employment.
• Discounts on pet insurance.
• Cal-Savers retirement plan.
• $500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $250 upon completion of 30 days and $250 90 days after the first official in-person non-training shift.
• $10 per month cell phone stipend.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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