Description
Gym instructors or Fitness trainers assume many different roles in a fitness centre, that of motivator, supervisor, and trainer. Gym instructor demonstrate techniques and methods of participation and use of gym equipment. They observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills and use of equipment.
Tasks:
1. Assess clients' fitness and body types and design gym programmes for clients
2. Explain and demonstrate exercises, weight training
3. Give advice on nutrition and preventing or recovering from injuries
4. Help out at the gym, which can involve cleaning and reception duties.
Key skills for fitness trainer and gym instructor:
The United Kingdom: £14,707 per year
The United States of America: $31,720 per year, $15.25 per hour
Australia: AU$23,000-$50,000 per year or AU$14-$55 per hour
Qualifications and training required:
Gym instructors may gain training by participating in group exercise programs. Some professional instructors may also help advanced students learn to become instructors by having students act as co-instructors during exercise sessions. While a bachelor's degree is not a standard educational requirement, the employers generally preferred applicants who hold bachelor's degrees in fields such as physical fitness, physical education and exercise science.
Tasks:
1. Assess clients' fitness and body types and design gym programmes for clients
2. Explain and demonstrate exercises, weight training
3. Give advice on nutrition and preventing or recovering from injuries
4. Help out at the gym, which can involve cleaning and reception duties.
Key skills for fitness trainer and gym instructor:
- Communication and listening
- Diet, nutrition, exercise and health
- Giving clear and precise guidance
- Instruction and training
- Knowing, adhering and teaching safety guidelines
- Mentoring and approachability
- Negotiation and discretion
- Patience and resilience
- Planning and management
- Professionalism and motivation
The United Kingdom: £14,707 per year
The United States of America: $31,720 per year, $15.25 per hour
Australia: AU$23,000-$50,000 per year or AU$14-$55 per hour
Qualifications and training required:
Gym instructors may gain training by participating in group exercise programs. Some professional instructors may also help advanced students learn to become instructors by having students act as co-instructors during exercise sessions. While a bachelor's degree is not a standard educational requirement, the employers generally preferred applicants who hold bachelor's degrees in fields such as physical fitness, physical education and exercise science.
