About the Role

Are you an Athletic Trainer, Strength Coach, Certified Personal Trainer or fitness professional who loves anatomy, biomechanics, and helping people move better? Do you want more than just counting reps... something that blends fitness, rehab, and real human transformation?

At Thrive Proactive Health, we do fitness differently. We integrate science, biomechanics, Postural Restoration® principles, and whole-person wellness to help clients restore movement, build strength, and transition confidently from rehab to long-term fitness.

We're hiring a Part-Time PT Rehab Aide + Restorative Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer to support both our physical therapy team and our fitness programs. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow clinically, learn from sport and spine experts, and build a meaningful career at the intersection of rehab and fitness.

This is a developmental pathway for fitness professionals who want to deepen their skill set and impact.

What You'll Do

As a PT Rehab Aide / Exercise Specialist

Support physical therapy sessions under the supervision of licensed clinicians

Cue exercises, monitor form, and assist patients through prescribed programs

Assist with clinic flow, patient transitions, and customer experience

Support opening/closing procedures, equipment setup, and clinic readiness

Uphold HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and professional standards

As a Restorative Fitness Coach / Personal Trainer

Design and deliver safe, effective, and engaging programs for private, semi-private, and small-group clients

Perform fitness assessments and movement screenings to guide programming

Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and support goal achievement

Lead warm-ups, mobility, strength, and restorative movement sessions

Collaborate with the team on client retention, program growth, and community engagement

Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming fitness environment

Who We're Looking For

Athletic Trainer (ATC), Strength Coach CSCS, Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, etc.) or actively working toward certification

Strong interest in biomechanics, anatomy, rehab-informed training, and restorative fitness. Interested in learning more about Postural Restoration.

Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and supporting both fitness and clinical rehab teams

Excellent communicator with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset

Eager to learn, on-the-job training and mentorship provided

Available consistent 10-20+ hours per week, with potential for growth.

Interested in growing a fitness clientele base certain times and days of the week (private and semi private training sessions).

Why Thrive Proactive Health

$16-25/hour for required meetings, trainings, and PT rehab aide shifts (depends on credentials, and educational background)

Commission-based fitness pay model: Earn 40-60% of revenue per client session, based on experience, client load, and retention

No income ceiling

Freedom model: your effort and impact drive your earnings

W-2 employee status with liability coverage

Mentorship from sport and spine physical therapists and interdisciplinary clinicians

Exposure to physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, and fitness integration

Clear growth pathways into advanced rehab support, specialty fitness programming, or leadership roles

A supportive, learning-focused culture that values curiosity, integrity, and continuous improvement

About Thrive

Thrive Proactive Health is a privately owned, Postural Restoration® Certified Center and Integrative wellness clinic in Virginia Beach. We specialize in helping people move out of pain, restore balance, and thrive through multiple service offerings and intentional movement.

We welcome team members who bring ideas, curiosity, and a desire to grow with an innovative practice.

Ready to Grow With Us?

Apply now and tell us why you're excited to join Thrive Proactive Health and how this role fits your goals. Learn more about us at ThriveVB.com

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