Personal Trainer

Special Strong Boston MetroWest • Leominster, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Special Strong is hiring a personal trainer 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 offers flexible, part-time scheduling, office support, and no lead-generation requirement. Compensation is $30–$45 per hour. The franchise is independently owned and operated; applications and hiring decisions are handled by the franchisee.

Requirements

• Hold Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
• Hold an approved personal training certification.
• Be available to travel within a 15-mile radius of the job-posting location.
• Be comfortable using smartphones and performing basic computer operations.

Nice To Haves

• An NCCA-approved personal training certification is preferred.
• Prior personal trainer experience is preferred but not required.
• Volunteer or professional experience with people with special needs receives high priority.

Responsibilities

• Work at a participating on-site location and travel within a 15-mile radius of that location.
• Conduct private one-to-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.
• Deliver customized adaptive workouts that support clients' needs, abilities, and fitness goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay stated to be 30% above the fitness trainer job standard.
• Flexible, part-time scheduling and the ability to choose shifts.
• Comprehensive training, including online accredited certification programs and hands-on workshops.
• Career growth opportunities, including the possibility of opening a Special Strong franchise.
• Office support and no lead-generation requirement.
• Client retention described as four times longer than at standard fitness jobs.
• Free uniforms.

What This Job Offers

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