Activities Assistant vs Personal Trainer
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 $42,200 a year.
From 742 postings that list pay
2,832 open jobs now
Personal Trainer
$72,800 typical, a year
Most Personal Trainers earn $72,800 to $72,800 a year.
From 5,892 postings that list pay
7,993 open jobs now
Personal Trainers typically earn about $35,400 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
Personal Trainer
- Lead engaging one-on-one personal training sessions.
- Design personalized exercise programs for clients.
- Conduct fitness assessments and evaluations.
- Track client progress and adjust programs.
- Provide education on exercise techniques and safety.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Activities Assistant
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
More common in Activities Assistant postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- Special Events 1 in 10 postings
- Certified Activity Therapist 1 in 15 postings
- Long-Term Care 1 in 15 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 15 postings
- Project Planning 1 in 15 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 20 postings
- GED 1 in 20 postings
Personal Trainer
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 1 in 15 postings
- CPR Certification 9 in 10 postings
More common in Personal Trainer postings
- Personal Training 9 in 10 postings
- NATA Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Fitness Instruction Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Strength Training 1 in 15 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 15 postings
- Exercise Science 1 in 15 postings
- NSCA Certification 1 in 20 postings
- AED 1 in 20 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Activities Assistant
Activity Assistant- Part Time
Belmont Village Senior LivingPay not stated Vienna, MissouriLife Enrichment Aide
Live Well Healthcare Solutions$17/hr Employer statedCharlottesville, Virginia
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainer - Strength & Conditioning
OneLife FitnessPay not stated Gainesville, Virginia, United StatesPersonal TrainingCPR CertificationProspectingStrength TrainingPersonal Trainer - Stretch & Recovery Specialist
OneLife FitnessPay not stated Alpharetta, Georgia, United StatesCPR CertificationCoachingPersonal TrainingForecastingProspecting +1
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