Personal Trainers / Fitness Instructors

A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community centre, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.

About this Career

Average Salary

£23,136

New workers start at around £11,812. Normal pay is £23,136 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,016

Annual Openings

23

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Understands the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensures that any statutory requirements are met.
  • Plans and monitors personal fitness schedules.
  • Ensures that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques.
  • Demonstrates and leads fitness activities and supervises exercise classes.
  • Devises programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability.
  • Assesses the fitness levels of clients.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 72%
Speaking 64%
Learning Strategies 64%
Active Learning 61%
Active Listening 56%
Critical Thinking 52%
Reading Comprehension 47%
Science 41%
Writing 38%
Mathematics 30%

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