Activities Assistant vs Fitness Instructor
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Activities Assistant
$37,400 typical, a year
Most Activities Assistants earn $34,800 to $42,600 a year.
From 734 postings that list pay
2,485 open jobs now
Fitness Instructor
$57,200 typical, a year
Most Fitness Instructors earn $44,700 to $98,800 a year.
From 1,477 postings that list pay
6,173 open jobs now
Fitness Instructors typically earn about $19,800 more a year than Activities Assistants.
What each one does
Activities Assistant
- Plan and implement recreational and social programs for residents.
- Escort residents to and from activities and appointments.
- Maintain activity supplies and keep spaces organized.
- Document resident participation and attendance.
- Coordinate special events and outings.
- Collaborate with the activities director and team.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Fitness Instructor
- Lead group exercise classes for members of all fitness levels.
- Monitor participants to ensure they are using equipment safely.
- Maintain a clean and organized workout space.
- Greet members and provide friendly customer service.
- Answer phones and assist with member inquiries.
- Create and follow a weekly class schedule.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Activities Assistant
More common in Activities Assistant postings
- Special Events 1 in 15 postings
- Long-Term Care 1 in 15 postings
- Project Planning 1 in 15 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 15 postings
Fitness Instructor
More common in Fitness Instructor postings
- Personal Training 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Exercise Science 1 in 10 postings
- AED 1 in 10 postings
- Strength Training 1 in 15 postings
- Coaching 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Activities Assistant
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Certified Activity Therapist 1 in 15 postings
Fitness Instructor
- CPR Certification 5 in 10 postings
- Fitness Instruction Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Pilates Reformer Certification 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Activities Assistant
Activity Assistant - Social Row
Westgate Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterPay not stated Washington Township, OhioEnglish GrammarActivities Assistant
University City Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterPay not stated Canton, Ohio
Fitness Instructor
Gym Instructor - (3 month FTC, 16 Hours a week)
PuregympeoplePay not stated Sudbury CO10, UKPersonal TrainingSpecial Needs Swim Instructor
Aquatotsmi$22/hr Employer statedFarmington Hills, MI, USAquatics Safety
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