Personal Trainer, Adaptive Fitness

Special Strong Western Chicagoland
Lombard, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • Personally rewarding
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
Combine your passions for fitness and the Special Needs community through this rewarding career as an Adaptive Fitness Personal Trainer . With a focus on inclusiveness and accessibility, our adaptive gym personal trainers provide 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.

Part-time, close to home, flexible hours, competitive pay included!! All in the western suburbs of Chicago:

Elmhurst / Elmwood Park / Forest Park / Hinsdale / LaGrange / Lombard / Oak Brook / Oak Park
River Forest / Villa Park / Westchester / Western Springs / Westmont

Special Strongs Vision: To give every individual in the world impacted by mental, physical, or cognitive challenges the opportunity to live an abundant life through adaptive fitness.

Special Strongs Mission: The mission is to empower 1 million athletes and 100,000 coaches to live an abundant life through Adaptive Fitness.

Why Work for Special Strong:

Making A Difference Every Day - You'll witness the positive impact of your work as you help individuals overcome obstacles, achieve their fitness goals, and improve their overall quality of life.

Competitive Pay Above Industry Standard - Our personal fitness trainers enjoy competitive compensation, with pay rates 30% higher than the fitness trainer jobs standard. We believe in awarding the value of our team members' expertise and dedication.

Flexibility To Suit Your Life - Our personal trainer jobs offer part-time work. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs as you go through life's chapters. Whether you're a seasoned personal fitness trainer or just starting your career, we have opportunities for personal trainer jobs at every stage.

Comprehensive Training From The Start - We take training our instructors seriously, providing everything you need to know on how to become a personal trainer who excels in the industry. From our online accredited certification programs to hands-on workshops where we teach you the ins and outs of these personal trainer jobs, youll receive all the knowledge and skills to deliver an impactful service to your clients.

Opportunity For Career Growth - At Special Strong, we believe in the growth of our clients and personal trainers. That is why we provide opportunities for our staff to advance their careers and even open their own Special Strong franchise. We will work with you to align with your goals as a certified personal trainer, providing comprehensive resources and support to help you achieve them.

Client Retention For A Secure Career - Given our personalized training and community approach to fitness, our clients stay with us four times longer than standard fitness jobs. We provide our clients with a supportive and inclusive environment, which significantly contributes to building long-lasting client relationships.

Available Shifts

Choose your own shifts! Monday through Saturday (closed Sundays)

Responsibilities

  • Available to work at participating on-site location
  • Within a 15-mile radius of on-site location
  • Private 1:1 training sessions
  • Lead/Co-Lead group classes
  • Update and review client profiles; prepare for upcoming workouts
  • Conduct fitness assessments and re-assessments regularly
Qualifications

  • 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
Posted 2025-07-27

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