INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEER

NOW HIRING!!!!

If you’re looking for rewarding and exciting work, this is the place!! Challenge Center is a non-profit Neuro-Rehab medically based gym offering extended physical therapy services and an Assisted Fitness Program (AFP) in a state-of-the-art, universally accessible gym. 

We are looking to hire motivated and enthusiastic CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS (OR EQUIVALENT BACHELOR'S DEGREE) for our Assisted Fitness program (please see list for approved & accredited NCCA certifications, ), who want to learn from expert Physical Therapists. Personal Trainers assist people with various disabilities and Seniors in carrying out a safe and effective exercise program to achieve good health and maintain their function in order to stay in their own homes and stay out of the hospital. Most of these individuals would not be able to work out effectively, or at all, without you! Challenge Center provides the expertise, equipment, assistance and support that enables people with mobility limitations the same access as anyone else to fitness and wellness; because we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the healthiest, happiest, most independent life possible.

Primary responsibilities include assisting fitness clients with mild to severe physical disabilities with a therapist prescribed exercise program(s), as needed, and will include transfers, routinely lifting up to 50 lbs. or more, hands-on stretching client, as well as light housekeeping and clerical duties.

Please include an updated resume, references, pay requirements and a list of any and all disability related work or experience you have.

Bilingual in Spanish and English is a big plus!

Duties:

1. Monitor weight floor:

• assist AFP and CFES (Computerized Functional Electrical Stimulation) clients based on prescribed assistance level (daily)

• educate clients/caregivers on how to monitor and progress client’s programs to their skill level

• evaluate workouts for progression/education/level and record

• safety FIRST – monitor all users for safe use of equipment and compliance with fall precautions

• orient new Independent/Supervised clients on use of the equipment (as needed)

2. Manage & progress AFP clients fitness programs

• maintain fitness records for AFP clients in database (daily)

• maintain records for Adaptive Yoga and Seated Exercise classes (classes not currently going)

3. Floor/Equipment Maintenance

4. Perform clerical duties:

• write us personal schedule weekly

• answer incoming calls

• give facility tours to potential clients/members (occasionally)

5. Approved Personal Training Certifications:

Challenge Center accepted/accredited programs include:

• NASM – National Academy of Sports Medicine *

• ACE – The American Council on Exercise *

• NSCA – National Strength and Conditioning Association*

• ACSM – American College of Sports Medicine *

* = the most reputable

Will consider accepting with significant relevant experience

• NESTA – National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association

• NCCPT – National Council for Certified Personal Trainers

NCSF – National Council on Strength & Fitness

• NFPT –National Federation of Personal Trainers

Will not accept

• AFAA – Athletics and Fitness Association of America

• NFPT – National Federation of Professional Trainers

Bachelor’s degrees that will be considered include kinesiology or other degree with exercise science coursework completed. 

Please contact Jaime Casey, PT, DPT at jaime@challengecenter.org or call 619-667-8644 for inquiries and interest.