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Exercise Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Also called: Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer

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.

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Personal care & services
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Median pay
$47,160/yr
Typical range
$28,800 – $83,100
Outlook
Bright outlook

What does an Exercise Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor do?

  • Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
  • Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
  • Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.

How to become an Exercise Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Training: A certificate after high school or a certificate after college. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Skills you'll use

Talking to othersListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questionsTeaching people how to do somethingLooking for ways to help people

Is it a fit for you?

  • Optimism
  • Social Orientation
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Leadership Orientation

Tools and technology

Intuit QuickBooksSage 50 AccountingBlinkDietMaster Systems DietMasterICTraining

Questions people ask

How much does an Exercise Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor make?

About $47,160 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $28,800 and $83,100. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become an Exercise Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor?

Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Do you need a college degree to be an Exercise Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor?

No four-year degree is needed. A certificate after high school or a certificate after college.

Is Exercise Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer and experience. Career details from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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