Personal Trainer

About the Role

Looking to work part-time for additional income? Want to truly set your own schedule? Looking for office support and no lead generation? At Special Strong, our adaptive gym personal trainer team provides customized workouts tailored to each client's unique needs and abilities. Every session is an opportunity to inspire, motivate, and empower individuals to reach their full potential. You’ll witness the positive impact of your work daily as you help individuals overcome obstacles, achieve their fitness goals, and improve their overall quality of life.

Special Strong’s vision is to give every individual in the world impacted by mental, physical, or cognitive challenges the opportunity to live an abundant life through adaptive fitness. Our mission is to empower 1 million athletes and 100,000 coaches to live an abundant life through adaptive fitness.

Responsibilities

• Available to work at participating on-site location within a 15-mile radius
• Conduct private 1:1 training sessions
• Lead or co-lead group classes
• Update and review client profiles; prepare for upcoming workouts
• Conduct fitness assessments and re-assessments regularly

Requirements

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
• Approved Personal Training Certification (NCCA preferred)
• Available to travel within a 15-mile radius of the job posting location
• Comfortable with smartphones and basic computer operation
• Prior personal trainer experience is preferred, but not required
• Any experience (volunteer or professional) with special needs will result in high-priority consideration

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Above Industry Standard: Enjoy compensation 30% higher than the fitness trainer jobs standard, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Flexibility To Suit Your Life: Part-time work with flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal needs and life chapters.
• Comprehensive Training From The Start: Online accredited certification programs and hands-on workshops to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in adaptive fitness training.
• Making A Difference Every Day: Opportunity to inspire and empower clients with unique needs, witnessing the positive impact of your work.
• Opportunity For Career Growth: Support and resources to advance your career, including the potential to open your own Special Strong franchise.
• Client Retention For A Secure Career: Clients stay four times longer than standard fitness jobs due to our personalized training and community approach.
• Choose Your Own Shifts: Available shifts include Monday through Friday and Saturday.

Core Values

• Stewardship: We are faithful stewards of what God has given us. "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much." Luke 16:10
• Transparency: We are real people who are real with people. "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32
• Relationship Focused: We are relationship focused first and profit second. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33
• Ownership: We own our unique roles and take 100% responsibility. "You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things." Matthew 25:23
• No Judgement: We seek to relate and understand another person's walk of life. "Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." Matthew 7:12
• Generosity: We are blessed to be a blessing to others. "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." 2 Corinthians 9:6

Testimonial

"I've been a personal trainer for over 20 years. When I started with Special Strong, I knew I found my calling working with special needs. It's the most rewarding work I've ever done in my career!" - Lee S, Special Strong Trainer