What does a Fitness Instructor do?
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What the job involves
- 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.
- Attend mandatory training sessions and staff meetings.
- Report any facility maintenance or safety issues.
Summed up from 30 recent Fitness Instructor job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Personal Training 4 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
- Exercise Science 1 in 10 postings
- AED 1 in 15 postings
- Gym Operations 1 in 15 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- CPR Certification 5 in 10 postings
- Fitness Instruction Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Pilates Reformer Certification 1 in 10 postings
- ARC Lifeguarding 1 in 20 postings
- NSCA Certification 1 in 25 postings
- Instructor Certification 1 in 35 postings
- Yoga Alliance Certification 1 in 45 postings
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Experience asked for
- 1 to 2 years 9 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 30 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 15 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 6 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 40 postings
- Bachelor's degree 4 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
6,081 open Fitness Instructor jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California763 open
- Texas590 open
- Florida437 open
- New York404 open
- Illinois263 open
Typical pay $57,200 a year (most between $46k and $99k). See the full salary breakdown