Job Description
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Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Job Description
Metro Physical Therapy is looking for a certified Personal Trainer to work with us in a per diem capacity starting Spring 2026. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with flexible scheduling, making it a great option for trainers looking to earn some extra income while building experience!
Quick details:
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Pay: $45–$50/hour
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Role: Per Diem Personal Trainer (1099)
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Start: Spring 2026
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Schedule: Flexible
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Location: Training sessions will take place at various Metro PT clinics throughout Nassau County
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Additional opportunity available to teach exercise classes to our senior patients if you're interested!
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate clients’ fitness levels and health conditions. Identify clients that should consult with a professional therapist before exercising or need to start with therapy prior to exercising.
- Build individualized exercise programs and when appropriate in conjunction with the appropriate therapist.
- Lead both individual and group training sessions, exercise classes and aqua fitness classes.
- Promote the gym’s fitness options and therapy services.
- Perform CPR and administer first aid in case of emergencies.
- Advise customers on how to change nutritional and lifestyle habits as needed Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
- Maintains a working knowledge of Metro, rules and policies, and works to ensure the compliance with the stated parameters.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a personal trainer or relevant role.
- MUST HAVE a current certification in personal training
- Must come with liability insurance
- Certificates in CPR and first aid.
Additional Information
The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $45-50/hr. Compensation is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is frequently required to walk, stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The staff member can regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, completing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the company’s services (may include: visitors, patients, staff members, or others).