Career & Job Readiness

JOB SPOTLIGHT

Exercise Trainer

RIASEC Code: SR
Lexile Range: 1210L–1460L
Education Required: Post high school certificate
Expected Salary: $23,920–$80,330 (as of 2022)
Career Cluster: Human Services
Career Pathway: Personal Care Services

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors teach or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities to improve or maintain physical fitness. These professionals plan routines ahead of time, selecting movements that target different muscles. Then during class, they demonstrate how to do these exercises. They also observe participants, make suggestions for improvement, or adjust routines to match with different abilities or fitness levels.
Key Skills
  • Instructing—teaching others how to do something.
  • Service Orientation—actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Speaking—talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Active Listening—giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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