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Adaptive Personal Trainer

GYMGUYZ

New York, NYFlexibleContract$45/hrPosted 4w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45/hr
Location
New York, NYFlexible
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Nationally Recognized Personal Training CertificationCPR/AED CertificationAdaptive Fitness CertificationDriver’s License

Job overview

GYMGUYZ is hiring an Adaptive Personal Trainer. The Adaptive Personal Trainer provides one‑on‑one and small‑group fitness instruction tailored to clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities, delivering personalized guidance while maintaining exceptional customer service and adapting workouts to individual needs.

Key focus areas include Design customized adaptive workouts based on clients' unique needs., Modify exercises and utilize creative modalities to accommodate adaptive clients., and Use the GYMGUYZ Fitness App for session tracking..

Successful candidates bring Experience Working With Individuals With Disabilities, Experience In Special Education Settings, and Nationally Recognized Personal Training Certification. Important skills include Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration, Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, and Nutrition Principles. Preferred (not required): GYMGUYZ Fitness App.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationExercise PhysiologyAnatomyNutrition PrinciplesGYMGUYZ Fitness App

Qualifications

Experience Working With Individuals With DisabilitiesExperience in Special Education SettingsNationally Recognized Personal Training CertificationCPR/AED CertificationAdaptive Fitness CertificationDriver’s License

Full job description

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Employee discounts

  • Flexible schedule

  • Free uniforms

  • Opportunity for advancement

  • Training & development

  • Wellness resources

Job Summary The Adaptive Personal Trainer provides one-on-one and small-group fitness instruction tailored to clients, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities , helping them achieve their fitness goals. This role requires delivering professional, personalized guidance while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Trainers work in various settings, such as private homes or offices, typically within a 30-minute travel radius. Reimbursement for longer travel distances may be available at the manager's discretion.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay

  • Opportunities for career growth

  • Flexible, mobile work schedules

  • Recognition for achievements

  • Part-time and full-time roles available

  • Optional sales opportunities

  • Training and professional development

  • Discounts on recertifications

  • Support from a team of fitness experts Responsibilities

  • Design customized adaptive workouts based on clients' unique needs.

  • Modify exercises and utilize creative exercise modalities to best accommodate adaptive clients.

  • Use the GYMGUYZ Fitness App for session tracking (if applicable).

  • Demonstrate exercises and ensure proper form and modifications.

  • Conduct client reassessments and manage scheduling.

  • Maintain flexibility to accommodate client appointments.

  • Travel to client locations.

  • Support marketing and events as needed.

  • Perform other assigned duties. Qualifications

• Experience : Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities (e.g., Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy) or in special education settings.

• Certifications

  • Nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ISSA, NASM, ACE, ACSM).

  • CPR/AED certification (current and valid).

  • Adaptive fitness certification is preferred (e.g., Certify Strong, ATA).

• Knowledge : Strong understanding of exercise physiology, anatomy, and nutrition principles.

• Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

• Licenses: Driver’s license preferred.

Company Overview At GYMGUYZ, our team members provide convenient, customized, and creative workouts in the location of our clients' choosing. As the largest in-home and on-site personal training provider in New York City, we are driven by our core values—Determination, Respect, Integrity, Versatility, and Excellence (D.R.I.V.E.)—which guide everything we do.

Our success is built on our four pillars: Fun, Unity, Earnings, and Leadership (F.U.E.L.), creating a dynamic and supportive environment for both our clients and team members.

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