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

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.