Special Needs Personal Trainer

ASD & Pediatric Focus | Part-Time Independent Contractor

Company: Let’sTalkMe Inc.

Position: Special Needs Personal Trainer

Type: Part-Time Independent Contractor

Work Model: In-Person / Mobile

Compensation: Starting at $40/hour for 1-on-1 sessions, with additional earning and growth opportunities

Locations: Kingston, North York, Mississauga, Leaside/Toronto, Ottawa, Burlington, Markham, Oakville, Waterloo, Whitby, and surrounding areas

About Let’sTalkMe Inc.

Let’sTalkMe Inc. provides specialized exercise, rehabilitation, and wellness services for individuals with diverse physical, neurological, developmental, and behavioural needs.

We are looking for passionate Personal Trainers who want to use movement and exercise to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

The primary focus of this position is children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental or behavioural needs. Secondary populations may include individuals with neurological conditions, MVA rehabilitation clients, individuals requiring adaptive exercise, and occasionally neurotypical personal training clients.

This is not a traditional gym-floor position. Trainers work within clients’ environments and adapt programming to each individual’s abilities, goals, communication style, behaviour, interests, and needs.

The Role The Special Needs Personal Trainer delivers individualized and adaptive exercise programming to assigned Let’sTalkMe Inc. clients.

Sessions may take place at:

- The client’s home;
- A mutually agreed location;
- A Let’sTalkMe partner facility;
- A school, community centre, fitness or aquatic facility; or
- Another approved program location.

Candidates must be comfortable travelling within their agreed service area.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include

- Delivering safe, engaging, individualized training sessions;
- Developing and adapting exercise programs to client abilities and goals;
- Supporting strength, coordination, balance, mobility, endurance, physical literacy, confidence, and functional ability;
- Creating developmentally appropriate activities for children and youth;
- Adjusting communication and instruction to the individual;
- Working professionally with parents, guardians, caregivers, and other members of the client’s support system;
- Following applicable recommendations or restrictions from healthcare professionals;
- Maintaining professional boundaries and client confidentiality;
- Tracking sessions, hours, and required client documentation;
- Reporting relevant incidents, injuries, concerns, or significant changes; and
- Following Company policies, safety procedures, professional standards, and scope-of-practice requirements.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must

- Hold a valid Personal Training Certification;
- Hold valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification;
- Be willing to travel within their agreed service area;
- Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check after receiving a conditional offer and before beginning client-facing services;
- Maintain appropriate professional liability insurance;




- Be legally eligible to provide contracted services in Ontario;
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, adaptability, and strong communication skills;
- Be comfortable working independently and communicating with families and caregivers;
- Be available primarily during weekday afternoons and evenings, with potential weekend morning availability.

Current undergraduate students should normally be in their third or fourth year of study. Preferred Education A completed bachelor’s degree is preferred, particularly in:

- Psychology or Neuropsychology;
- Kinesiology;
- Neuroscience or Cognitive Science;
- Behavioural Science or Behavioural Therapy;
- Child Psychology or Child Development;
- Sports or Exercise Science;
- Health Science;
- Education or Pedagogy;
- Recreation and Leisure Studies; or
- Related health, developmental, rehabilitation, or human-performance fields.

A master’s degree or higher is an asset. Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, coaching, and relevant experience may also be considered. Additional Certifications & Skills

Applicants with additional sport, aquatic, fitness, or coaching qualifications are encouraged to apply, including:

- Certified Swim Instructors;
- Lifesaving or aquatic instructors;
- Sport-specific certified coaches;
- Strength and Conditioning specialists;
- Adaptive or youth fitness professionals;
- Behavioural or developmental support training; and
- Other recognized health, fitness, rehabilitation, recreation, or coaching credentials.

Sport backgrounds may include swimming, soccer, basketball, hockey, running, tennis, volleyball, martial arts, gymnastics, strength and conditioning, or other sports. These qualifications may create opportunities for sport-specific, aquatic, school, group, workshop, or community programming.

All services must remain within the individual’s qualifications, competence, insurance coverage, and scope of practice.

Preferred Experience

Experience in the following areas is valuable:

- Children and youth;
- ASD or developmental disabilities;
- Adaptive physical activity;
- Behavioural support;
- Pediatric exercise;
- Neurological populations;
- Rehabilitation-oriented exercise;
- Motor development and physical literacy;
- Sport coaching or aquatic instruction.

Experience working with children is preferred, experience with ASD is a strong asset, and experience with neurological populations is also valued. Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about movement and making a positive impact on people’s lives.

The ideal candidate is patient, adaptable, creative, reliable, organized, professional, and comfortable modifying sessions in real time. They enjoy working with children and families,



communicate effectively, and are motivated to continue learning.

For many of our clients, success is not simply lifting more weight. It may mean learning a movement, improving coordination, developing confidence, becoming more independent, participating in a sport, or discovering that physical activity can be enjoyable.

We are looking for professionals who understand and value that difference.

Schedule & Seasonal Availability

Hours depend on client demand, geography, and successful client matching. A minimum number of hours or clients is not guaranteed.

Most pediatric appointments occur during weekday afternoons and evenings, with potential weekend morning opportunities.

Because many clients follow the academic calendar, availability and demand may change during summer, winter break, March/Spring Break, school holidays, and family vacations. Flexibility is an important part of this position.

Compensation & Growth

1-on-1 personal training starts at $40/hour.

Additional opportunities may include

- Semi-private and group training;
- School programs;
- Aquatic or sport-specific programming;
- Workshops and community programs; and
- Specialized projects.

Compensation for other services may vary by program or project. Strong team members may have opportunities to grow their client roster, skilled experience, and involvement with Let’sTalkMe Inc.

Current Recruitment Areas

We are currently recruiting within or around:

Kingston | North York | Mississauga | Leaside/Toronto | Ottawa | Burlington | Markham | Oakville | Waterloo | Whitby

Applicants are not expected to service every region and should identify the areas they are willing to serve.

Reliable access to appropriate transportation is strongly preferred.

Conditions Prior to Client Assignment

Successful candidates must provide or complete applicable onboarding requirements, including:

- Personal Training Certification;
- First Aid and CPR/AED certification;
- Professional liability insurance;
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check;
- Relevant additional certifications;
- Contractor onboarding documentation; and
- Required Company privacy, confidentiality, policy, and orientation requirements.

How to Apply Interested candidates can email [email protected] with:

- A current résumé;
- Personal Training Certification;
- Relevant education and certifications;
- Geographic location and areas they can service; and
- A brief introduction explaining their interest in working with children and individuals with special needs.

Candidates with experience in ASD, developmental disabilities, neurological populations, behavioural support, adaptive exercise, pediatric populations, sport coaching, or aquatic instruction are encouraged to highlight it. Join Let’sTalkMe Inc.

If you are passionate about movement, enjoy working with people, and want to use your skills to positively influence someone’s health, confidence, independence, and quality of life, we would like to hear from you.

Let’sTalkMe Inc. is committed to professional, individualized, inclusive, and meaningful exercise services.

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