Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
At a Glance
Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor earns an average of $55,453/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.6–1.9 years. Top skills: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, Communication, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification.
$55,453/yr
Bachelor's degree
1.6–1.9 years
22
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Median Wage
$46,180/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+11.9%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Group Exercise Instruction
Lifting Ability
Physical Fitness
Data Entry
Fitness Training
Exercise Science
Physical Therapy
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Kinesiology
First Aid
Zumba
Personal Health Records
Results Orientation
Health Risk Assessments
Common Skills (9)
Communication
Motivational Skills
Customer Service
Teaching
Leadership
Professionalism
Scheduling
Trustworthiness
Training And Development
Certifications (7)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
American College Of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification
First Aid Certification
Personal Trainer Certification
American Red Cross (ARC) Certification
Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist
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