We’re searching for an experienced and compassionate Personal Trainer or Coach who has a heart for individuals with special needs / developmental disabilities ages 4 through adults to join our dynamic A3 Adapt team. We require a positive team player with expertise, professionalism, and enthusiasm for fitness coaching and personal training. If you have a passion for helping others achieve their goals and possess a strong knowledge of fitness/kinesiology; exceptional communication and organizational skills; and a passion for serving special populations, we invite you to apply.
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**Please note that applicants who do not complete the Questionnaire or Skills Tests within 24 hours will NOT be considered.**
Summary of the Role:
An A3 Adapt Coach is a compassionate and highly qualified personal trainer/coach dedicated to empowering others through exceptional, individualized coaching. This role involves implementing and monitoring personalized fitness plans in 1-on-1 or small group settings, specifically for clients with special needs and developmental disabilities within the A3 Adapt Program. It requires expertise, professionalism, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact in clients' lives.
Essential Functions:
- Manage and plan sessions to ensure timely execution, professionalism, and adherence to A3's standards and procedures.
- Implement and monitor individualized program plans to ensure continued progress and results for each client, whether in a one-on-one or small group setting.
- Maintain expert knowledge of daily workouts, adapting movements to meet individual needs and ensure safety.
- Apply appropriate cues, regressions, and progressions to effectively coach individuals in a one-on-one or small group setting.
- Communicate effectively with clients who have diverse communication needs, including those who are nonverbal or rely on visual cues.
- Engage clients with attentive coaching, appropriate energy, and quality feedback, fostering an environment that celebrates wins and builds confidence.
- Log progress notes and results, assess clients regularly, and ensure progress toward goals.
- Take ownership of the client experience, including scheduling, rescheduling, signing in, reviewing data, outreach, progress reports, and program adjustments.
- Build and maintain rapport with athletes/clients and parents if applicable while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Provide exceptional customer service and interact in a professional manner with clients, parents, colleagues, vendors, etc.
- Be flexible to take on sessions for other coaches as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Embodies A3’s Core Values
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver effective cues, corrections, and break down concepts for athletes/clients while keeping them engaged
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of professionalism, time management, and organizational skills
- Passion for helping others chase personal records and achieve goals
- Current background check
CORE VALUES:
At A3, our team of employees all share the same Core Values: 1) Do the right thing; 2) Be a team player; 3) Work hard; 4) Empower others to win; 5) Excellence in everything we do; 6) Stay hungry and never stop learning.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Coaching and/or personal training experience required.
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) is required or must be completed within 45 days of hire
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and/or related field or Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) is preferred.
- Expertise or experience in working with the target client group to which you would be assigned is strongly desired, but having the willingness to complete supplemental training and continue to learn and develop as a professional is required.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to and has accountabilities with your assigned Supervisors. Also has the responsibility to interact with co-workers, parents, minors, and external parties on a daily basis.
Physical Requirements:
- The ability to sit, stand, turn, bend, kneel and reach for up to 8 hours a day and lift up to 60 lbs.
- A Strength Coach will need to be able to perform the movements of weightlifting and/or strength training and spot athletes/clients’ max weights in order to keep them safe.
A3 Sports and Wellness, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40.00 - $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person