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An ISSA Trainer is a certified fitness professional who has earned their certification through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). They design and implement exercise programs tailored to clients' fitness goals, whether it's weight loss, strength building, or overall wellness. ISSA Trainers often work in gyms, private studios, or as independent personal trainers. Their expertise includes exercise science, nutrition, and client motivation to help individuals achieve optimal health and performance.

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To thrive as an ISSA Trainer, you need a solid understanding of fitness principles, exercise science, and client assessment, supported by an International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) personal training certification. Familiarity with fitness tracking apps, training management software, and exercise equipment is frequently required. Excellent interpersonal communication, motivational abilities, and adaptability enable trainers to connect with a diverse range of clients and customize fitness plans effectively. These skills ensure clients achieve their health goals safely and efficiently while building long-term trust in your expertise.

How long does it take to become an ISSA personal trainer?

Becoming an ISSA personal trainer typically takes about 4 to 6 months, depending on the individual's study schedule and prior experience. The program requires completing coursework, passing a certification exam, and obtaining CPR/AED certification, which can be done at your own pace within this timeframe.

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Fitness Specialist - Woodstock, GA

Fox Rehabilitation

Woodstock, GA • On-site

$16.50 - $18.50/hr

Part-time

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Job description

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults at a Senior Living Community in Woodstock, GA. This role is ideal for a personal trainer, exercise science graduate, or certified fitness professional passionate about healthy aging, fall prevention, and functional fitness for seniors.
About this role
This is a part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week) with a clear path to grow your caseload and hours. You will serve as the primary wellness professional embedded within a Senior Living Community, delivering evidence-based fitness programming to older adults through group classes, one-on-one personal training, and partner training sessions.
Current schedule
Monday at 10am
Tuesday at 10:30am
Wednesday at 2pm
Thursday at 10:30am
All 30-minute classes, flexible if needed*
What you'll do
Grow the wellness program
Drive engagement among residents to increase group class participation and build a 1:1 and partner training client base. Growth is fueled by your relationship-building efforts and reinforced by referrals from FOX's skilled therapy team as patients transition out of rehabilitation.
Collaborate with a therapy team
Work alongside FOX Physical and Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists at the Senior Living Community. Build trust with clinicians who refer patients to wellness, a direct pipeline that supports your schedule growth.
Educate and connect
Confidently communicate the benefits of wellness programming to residents, family members, and power-of-attorney contacts to increase participation and program awareness.
Expand your reach
Travel to patient residences for house call sessions and expand into additional communities as your territory grows.
Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You'll be supported by leaders who understand client and senior living community engagement, because they've lived it.
Why fitness specialists love working with FOX
  • Opportunities to practice in both in-home and senior living community settings
  • Potential telehealth / virtual care components that expand flexibility and access
  • Opportunity to autonomously drive growth of FOX Wellness and be the SLC's "go to" for all things Wellness
  • A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
  • Work within a community-based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevity
  • A culture that invests in your growth and values provider-driven decision-making

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Exercise Physiology; OR Certified Personal Trainer through a nationally accredited organization (ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, ISSA preferred); OR prior fitness training experience with willingness to obtain CPT certification
  • Experience or strong interest in working with older adults in a proactive, wellness-focused setting
  • Comfortable presenting and educating residents and families on wellness program benefits
  • Ability to travel between Senior Living Communities and patient residences as needed
  • Current CPR certification
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; responsive to email, Teams, text, and phone
  • Basic computer skills for documentation and scheduling

Physical Requirements
The physical demands below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The strength classification for this position is medium, defined as:
  • Exerting 25-50 lbs. of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
  • Exerting 10-25 lbs. of force frequently (up to 2/3 of the time)
  • Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force constantly

Additional physical requirements include:
  • Ability to perform CPR
  • Moderate to maximum assists with patient transfers and bed mobility
  • Able to reposition a bed-bound patient independently
  • Required to stoop, sit, bend, pull, climb, reach, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs
  • Stand for extended periods of time
  • Prolonged periods of intense physical exertion including running, lifting, and stretching
  • Perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities
  • Extensive walking throughout the shift
  • Fit to drive (required for House Calls setting)
  • Regularly required to talk and hear; specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, and reach with hands and arms

Contact FOX Now!
Noel Styer
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Noel.styer@foxrehab.org
609-690-1589
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
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FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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About Fox Rehabilitation

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We're FOX Rehabilitation, a multi-state, professional private practice of independent clinicians who visit patients and provide evidence-based geriatric care. We're committed to supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture where everyone is welcomed and given access to our many professional growth opportunities. If you want an autonomous career and to help older adults become stronger and live better longer on your own schedule, then you'd make a great addition to our team.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Cherry Hill, NJ, US

Year founded

1998

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