Position: Adaptive Fitness Instructor Location: San Ramon Hours: Flexible Compensation: Based on experience Company Overview Shine Bright Fitness is an adaptive fitness program that was built for individuals of all ages who have physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. We are a small business run out of the San Francisco East Bay and are looking for motivated individuals to join our team of instructors. Shine Bright Fitness was founded in August 2021 to help bring the benefits of an active lifestyle to people who struggle to meet their daily exercise needs. Our program is designed to help our clients improve their posture, gain strength and coordination, and to help prevent injuries that can occur from everyday life. Our adaptive fitness program provides specific exercises and activities that are designed to meet the physical and behavioral goals and needs of each of our clients. We incorporate aspects of corrective exercise and functional fitness. All exercises will be focused in the areas of muscular strength training, balance and coordination, gross motor development, aerobic and anaerobic cardio, and more. We strive to provide our clients with the skills to perform everyday activities injury free so they can live happy, healthy, and independent lives. Job Description We are currently looking for fitness trainers to work with people ages 8 and up with physical and neurological disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and OCD. Trainers will work directly with clients by teaching them how to perform exercises correctly and safely. An ideal candidate will motivate clients in a positive and uplifting way to help them realize their potential and be able to navigate the issues that come with living with a disability. Essential duties include teaching how to do exercises, creating workout plans specific to each client, tracking client progress to monitor their improvements in all areas, and communicating clearly how to perform exercises safely. Applicants must have the ability to adapt exercises to individual needs and progress or regress workouts for varying fitness levels, maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants, and create workouts to meet client health and fitness goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Fitness Instructors duties include but are not limited to the following: Motivate individuals in a positive and uplifting way during exercise activities.Work with people of ages 8+ with disabilities.Provide a safe and fun environment for participants.Ensure the exercise space is clean and free of health and safety hazards.Instruct participants on effective workout methods, explain proper techniques, and demonstrate exercises.Communicate and show instructions simply and clearly.Maintain good public and customer relations.Check clients in for each completed session.Maintain records of participation and track each session's progress.Job Qualifications: Fitness related Degree or certification from an accredited organizationExperience working with youth sports or people with disabilitiesHighschool Diploma or GED CPR certification
