Fitness Coach for Special Needs Personal Training Program
Fitness Coach – MAUR MOVEMENT
Albany, New York | In Person | Part-Time | $20.00 – $22.00/hour
MAUR MOVEMENT provides personal and small group fitness training to neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. We're looking for coaches who show up with patience, creativity, and genuine care for their clients.
The role
You'll work one-on-one and in small groups with neurodivergent youth — kids, teens, and young adults — guiding them through fitness training that's adapted to their needs and communication styles. Every session is different. Some days you're celebrating a client's first unassisted push-up; other days you're rethinking your whole plan on the fly because that's what the client needs.
What you'll do
- Lead personal and small group training sessions for neurodivergent clients- Model exercises physically and clearly, meeting clients where they are- Adjust exercises and communication strategies in real time based on client needs- Apply safe training principles and appropriate modifications consistently- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals involved in each client's care- Help build programs that reflect each client's goals, strengths, and challenges
About you
- You're patient, respectful, and genuinely comfortable with varied communication styles- You can physically demonstrate exercises and stay consistent under unpredictable conditions- You have a working knowledge of safe training principles and exercise modifications- You believe in a team approach — families, therapists, coaches working together- Experience with neurodivergent populations is a plus, but your mindset matters more
What we offer
- $20.00 – $22.00 per hour- Continuing education credits- Professional development assistance
If you're interested in building real relationships with clients who will push you to rethink what strength, determination, and motivation look like — we want to hear from you. Tell us about yourself, your experience, and your ambitions.