Fitness Instructor
Lead activities that improve personal fitness using knowledge of fitness, training and physical wellbeing.
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- What's it like to be a Fitness Instructor?
- How to become a Fitness Instructor
- Latest Fitness Instructor jobs
- Top skills and experience for Fitness Instructors
- Is Fitness Instructor the right role for you?
- Fitness Instructor role reviews
What's it like to be a Fitness Instructor?
Fitness Instructors work with people to support their physical wellbeing and improve their fitness. They usually instruct groups and classes. They work in fitness centres, studios, gyms, physical rehabilitation centres and often work on a casual or part time basis, servicing more than one provider and set of clients.
Tasks and duties
- Delivering group exercise classes and tuition in a variety of fitness activities.
- Demonstrating and advising clients on the proper and safe use of fitness equipment.
- Consulting with various health professionals to develop and design fitness programs.
- Designing fitness programs based on assessment of the clients’ age, level of fitness, goals and abilities.
- Demonstrating and teaching body movements and skills used in fitness routines.
- Setting up and monitoring fitness equipment and ensuring that equipment is safe, clean and in working condition.
- Reporting accidents and preparing accident reports.
- Ensuring fitness centres are left clean and tidy at end of shift.
How to become a Fitness Instructor
There are no educational prerequisites for becoming a Fitness Instructor in Australia, however around half of workers currently in this role have qualifications in Fitness. A Fist Aid certificate is also beneficial, and a good level of fitness is required. On the job training is usually provided.
- Complete a qualification in fitness. This could be a Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315), which will prepare you to become a Group Exercise Instructor or Gym Instructor.
- Considering completing a Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40215), which will qualify you to work as a Personal Trainer or a Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management (SIS50115).
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
- Consider joining an industry association such as Fitness Australia or Physical Activity Australia.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Fitness Instructor employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Group Fitness
Personal Training
CPR First Aid Certificate
Exercise Science
First Aid
Healthy Ageing
Wellness
Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Accreditation
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Latest Fitness Instructor reviews
Aug 2023
Fun and rewarding helping people change their lives. Just need higher salary and job security
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Fitness
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationSport & Recreation
The good thingsGreat helping people work towards goals and motivate them.
The challengesLack of progression in the career. And low wages
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Nov 2018
Being a group fitness instructor is a super fun job
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Fitness
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationGroup fitness
The good thingsSo much fun getting paid to exercise! Very rewarding to help others on their health and fitness journey. Make a lot of friends along the way
The challengesYou can’t get sick, injured or take holidays. If you miss a class - you don’t get paid. The hourly rate seems like good money but you must pay your own tax and super.
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