Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 20 160 - 76 090; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Course Advisor is looking for a Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor to coach individuals and groups in exercise activities. Responsibilities include instructing techniques, maintaining fitness equipment, and providing emergency first aid when necessary. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, expertise in fitness practices, and relevant tool proficiency. The role promises a dynamic environment with growth potential in the fitness industry located in the United States.

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities.
• Demonstrate techniques and form, observing and providing corrective measures.
• Maintain fitness equipment and assist clients with clothing and shoes.

Responsabilités

• Maintain fitness equipment and assist clients with advice.
• Administer emergency first aid in case of injuries.
• Teach use of gymnastic and training equipment.

Connaissances

Instructing

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Active Listening

Monitoring

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Email software

Intuit QuickBooks

Sage 50 Accounting

Appointment scheduling software

DietMaster Systems

BioEx Systems Nutrition Maker Plus

Description du poste

Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fitness equipment.
• Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
• Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.
• Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants’ physical attributes and social skills.
• Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
• Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.

Key Skills

• Instructing – teaching others how to do something.
• Service Orientation – actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness – being aware of others’ reactions.
• Speaking – talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring – assessing performance of yourself, others, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Related Job Titles

• Physical Fitness Teacher
• Martial Arts Instructor
• Exercise Specialist
• Personal Coach
• Yoga Teacher

Tools Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• Email software
• Intuit QuickBooks
• Sage 50 Accounting
• Appointment scheduling software
• DietMaster Systems (DietMaster)
• BioEx Systems Nutrition Maker Plus

Salary

The typical yearly salary for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors ranges from $20,160 to $76,090. Highest salaries are in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Job Outlook

In 2016, there were about 299,200 jobs in the United States. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10%, above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 30,000 new jobs by 2026, with an estimated 55,000 positions per year.

Where Employed

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors work in various industries.

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