Personal Trainer
Work with people and groups to help them reach a range of health and fitness goals.
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- What's it like to be a Personal Trainer?
- How to become a Personal Trainer
- Latest Personal Trainer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Personal Trainers
- Is Personal Trainer the right role for you?
- Personal Trainer role reviews
What's it like to be a Personal Trainer?
Personal Trainers develop exercise programs based on a client’s goals and health needs.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Working with clients to determine training goals, such as weight loss, strength, flexibility or cardiovascular health.
- Assessing clients’ current level of fitness, weight, body composition, strength and endurance.
- Developing and implementing a health, fitness and workout plan and providing basic nutrition advice.
How to become a Personal Trainer
To become a Personal Trainer in Australia, you need a Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221). You may also work as a Personal Trainer if you have a degree in exercise science or human movement.
- Complete a Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321) followed by a Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221). You’ll gain the knowledge needed for entry-level roles in the fitness industry as well as specialist knowledge for a role as a Personal Trainer. Alternatively, complete a Complete Personal Trainer qualification that combines the required units from both qualifications.
- Consider gaining professional membership with AUSactive, Physical Activity Australia and/or FITREC.
- Ensure that you have appropriate professional indemnity, public liability, and product liability insurance. Some employers may also prefer you to have a current Working with Children check.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Personal Trainers.Latest Personal Trainer jobs on SEEK
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Personal Trainer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Personal Training
First Aid
Group Training
CPR First Aid Certificate
Nutrition
Provide First Aid Certificate
Group Fitness
Fitness Industry
Team Work
Entrepreneurship
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Latest Personal Trainer reviews
Nov 2024
A great career for learning and meeting people
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Fitness
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationSport & Recreation
The good thingsPositives:
One of the best parts of this job is the genuine impact I get to have on people's lives. There’s nothing quite like seeing someone transform not just physically but mentally as they start t...
The challengesNegatives:
However, it’s not all smooth sailing. One of the main challenges is the schedule. Early mornings, late evenings, and weekends are common, which can make it tough to find work-life balance. ...
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Nov 2023
Personal Training is extremely rewarding experience that will throw numerous challenges at you and keep you growing and evolving as a fitness professional.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV of Fitness (Personal Fitness Training)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationSport & Recreation
The good thingsPersonal Training requires a high degree of energy, passion and investment to be successful.
Pros:
Engaging with people and helping them accomplish goals is extremely rewarding.
Hours are flexible (y...
The challengesIncompatible with normal lifestyle responsibilities such as parenting and maintaining good relationships due to the typical working hours.
Also income is volatile as hours fluctuate with cancellations...
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