Make a real impact—help someone build independence while building a career you're proud of.
The Lifestyle Fitness Trainer provides therapeutic fitness programming for individuals receiving clinical and residential services through Hope Network's Neuro Rehabilitation program. In this role, you'll lead engaging individual and group fitness activities that promote physical health, cognitive function, social engagement, and overall well-being while helping individuals build confidence and maintain meaningful, active lifestyles.
Lead individual and group therapeutic fitness programs tailored to each participant's abilities and goals
Develop engaging exercise programs that promote physical, cognitive, behavioral, and social wellness
Provide hands-on support and direct care for individuals who require assistance during activities
Create a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment that encourages participation and independence
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and enhance Lifestyle Fitness programming
Complete timely documentation of participant progress and activity sessions
Organize special events and encourage participation in community-based fitness and recreation opportunities
Maintain fitness equipment and ensure a safe therapeutic environment
Assist with training and mentoring new staff on Lifestyle Fitness programming
Provide transportation for participants as needed
Passionate about health, wellness, and helping others achieve their goals
Energetic, positive, and able to motivate individuals of varying abilities
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Creative and adaptable when developing fitness programs
Team-oriented with a commitment to person-centered care
Organized and able to balance programming, documentation, and participant needs
Preferred:
Experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or other disabilities
Required:
High school diploma or GED
Current certification as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist, or Exercise Physiologist
One to three years of experience as a fitness trainer or in a similar role
Previous professional work experience
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to develop, implement, and document individualized fitness programming
Competitive pay
Medical, dental & vision insurance (may vary based on job status)
Virtual Concierge Medical Services
403(b) retirement with company match (up to 3%)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid training + career growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (mental health + support)
Company-paid life insurance
Not your average job. Not your average impact.
At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.
Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.
Apply today and start making a difference.
Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHAT WE DO:
We are a Michigan-based non-profit that provides life-changing services that bridge care gaps for 30,000+ people all across our state, every year. With 125+ statewide locations and 2000+ employees, we offer health care like neuro rehabilitation, autism therapy, and mental health support, alongside essential social services like transportation, education assistance, work skills training, affordable housing, and more—so that everyone throughout our communities can achieve their highest level of independence.
Not everyone is willing to do this work. But we are.
Because we were born from a belief that no human is more valuable than the next. Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human, and we all deserve to live in a world where we can thrive.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Over 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from disabilities or disadvantages that impact their quality of life. Over two million of them live in Michigan. That’s more than 3x the population of Detroit.
We’re here to break down barriers, because health, independence, and self-belief shouldn’t be privileges—they should be the standard. And we won’t stop until they are.
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