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Specialized Personal Trainer

9/2/2025

The instructor will lead a group fitness class once a week, focusing on providing a supportive and engaging fitness experience tailored to participants’ abilities. Responsibilities include designing fitness sessions, ensuring safety, and communicating student progress to the program director.

Working Hours

4 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Kennedy Center, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1951 as a grassroots effort initiated by parents of children with intellectual disabilities. The Kennedy Center empowers people with disabilities to reach their full potential. Headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, The Kennedy Center provides statewide services, with a focus in Fairfield and New Haven Counties. The Kennedy Center is one of the largest and most highly regarded community rehabilitation organizations in the state. We support the special needs of children, teens, adults and seniors who have intellectual, developmental, mental health, physical, and other disabilities, focusing on their individual needs, dreams and aspirations while supporting them to thrive in their communities. We provide a wide range of services and supports: • Developmental, Independent Living Assessments • Therapeutic Services • Competitive Integrated and Supported Employment We believe in challenging the status quo, building community, creating purpose and ensuring inclusion.
About the Role

Description

Specialized Personal Trainer (Adaptive Fitness)
Part-Time - 10.25 hours per week


Schedule:
Tuesday: 3:15 PM–5:15 PM
Wednesday: 3:15 PM–7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:45 PM–6:15 PM
Friday: 2:45 PM–5:45 PM

Additional hours may be available through instructional classes or Adaptive PE (on-site or off-site).


Make a Difference Through Movement
The Kennedy Collective is seeking a part-time Specialized Personal Trainer for our Autism Health & Fitness Center. This role provides individualized, adaptive fitness instruction to members with autism in a safe, structured, and inclusive environment.


Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Mission-driven work with measurable impact
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to expand hours and responsibilities

  What You’ll Do

  • Deliver and adapt Individual Fitness Plans (IFPs)
  • Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive fitness environment
  • Demonstrate proper form and fitness techniques
  • Track progress using technology and provide updates as needed
  • Communicate member progress or concerns to the Program Director
  • Support safe transitions into and out of training sessions

Requirements


What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with individuals with autism or other special needs
  • Background in fitness or athletic training preferred
  • Strong communication and rapport-building skills
  • Current (or willingness to obtain) ISSA or NASM certification, CPR, and PMT
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

About The Kennedy Collective
For more than 75 years, The Kennedy Collective has created opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities across Connecticut. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

Key Skills
Group FacilitationSpecial Needs ExperienceAthletic InstructionRapport BuildingAdaptabilityProfessionalism
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