Personal Trainer
Special Strong’s franchise locations offer part-time personal-fitness-trainer roles with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a focus on adaptive fitness for individuals with mental, physical, or cognitive challenges.
Benefits
- Competitive pay 30% above the industry standard for fitness trainers
- Flexible, part-time schedule with self-selected shifts (Monday–Friday and Saturday)
- Comprehensive training: online accredited certification programs and hands-on workshops
- Opportunity for career growth, including potential franchise ownership
- High client retention—clients stay four times longer than industry average
Responsibilities
- Available to work at participating on-site location within a 15-mile radius
- Conduct private 1:1 training sessions and lead or co-lead group classes
- Update and review client profiles; prepare for upcoming workouts
- Conduct regular fitness assessments and re-assessments
Requirements
- Current 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 preferred but not required
- Any experience (volunteer or professional) with special needs is a high-priority qualification
About Special Strong
Special Strong’s vision is to give every individual impacted by mental, physical, or cognitive challenges the opportunity to live an abundant life through adaptive fitness. The mission is to empower 1 million athletes and 100,000 coaches to live abundantly. Core values include stewardship, transparency, relationship focus, ownership, no judgement, and generosity.
“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