Benefits:

Special Strong Shirts

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Wellness resources

Free uniforms

Training & development

Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer

Pay: $26–$35/hour Schedule: Part-time or full-time | Flexible based on availability and business needs Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Make a Difference Through Fitness

Special Strong Greater South Riverside is looking for an Adaptive Certified Fitness Trainer to provide individualized fitness training for people with developmental and physical disabilities.

Benefits

401(k) for eligible employees

Flexible scheduling

Special Strong shirts/uniforms

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Training and development

Adaptive Training Certification provided at no cost

What You’ll Do

Lead safe, engaging individual and small-group adaptive fitness sessions

Follow participant goals and individualized training plans

Track attendance, progress, and required session documentation

Communicate with supervisors and participant support teams

Complete occasional case-management and administrative duties

Use scheduling, documentation, and communication apps

Follow all safety, incident-reporting, and mandated-reporting requirements

Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality

Most work is performed in person at gyms and community locations. Some administrative or case-management tasks may be completed remotely when appropriate.

What You Need

NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer Certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or qualifying equivalent)

Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to learn required software/apps

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in reasonable temperature variations

Reliable transportation between service locations

Preferred: Experience working with individuals with developmental or physical disabilities and/or education in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.

Availability

Trainers provide their availability, and schedules are built around participant needs, business needs, and trainer availability.

Candidates should have at least 15 hours of reasonable weekly availability within our service hours. Availability does not guarantee a specific number of paid hours.

Adaptive Certification & Hiring Process

Selected candidates will be invited to complete the Special Strong Adaptive Training Certification before final employment.

Certification paid for by Special Strong

Self-paced and online

No cost to the candidate

The certification becomes yours once earned

You are not on payroll while completing the initial certification

Completing the certification does not guarantee employment

Candidates must make reasonable progress; excessive delay may result in withdrawal from consideration

Final employment is contingent upon completing the certification and successfully passing required DOJ/FBI Live Scan fingerprint and background clearance.

Additional Requirements

This is a non-exempt, hourly, at-will position and includes a 90-day introductory period.

The position is a mandated reporter under California law. Required reporting, safety, and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) training will be provided.

Special Strong Greater South Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Flexible work from home options available.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Special Strong Corporate.