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Fitness Job Descriptions

Personal Trainer CourseWhat can you expect from a fitness instructor job once you complete a Discovery Learning course? Here is some more information about what you can expect from each fitness job opportunity.

Personal Trainer Job Description
Many personal trainers work through personal training studios and health clubs, assisting clients within the facility. Others may be available for sessions in a client’s home, or serve as instructors for fitness classes. Personal Trainers are generally needed to demonstrate various exercises and help clients improve their exercise techniques. Due to the more interpersonal contact between a personal trainer and a client versus a general gym setting, a personal trainer is more readily able to provide motivation and support to an individual in an exercise program, in addition to proper technical instruction. A personal trainer can keep records of their clients’ exercise sessions to help monitor progress, and may also advise their clients on how to modify their lifestyle outside of the gym to improve their fitness. To set yourself up to gain employment in the fitness industry, employers are wanting an individual to be qualified with either a CYQ or Active IQ Personal Trainer qualification.


Fitness Instructor Job Description

Jobs as a fitness instructor are increasingly popular. Once you have your fitness instructor qualification you are ready to start this exciting role that can make a difference to thousands of people’s lives.

As a professional fitness instructor during the course of your career there are hundreds of training modules you can take to develop your career such as cardio rehab, circuit training, strength conditioning. These can enhance your interest and professional development as well as offer greater earning potential. Your next step may well be to take a personal training qualification.

You will work in a gym doing inductions, teaching courses and assessing new members.


Aerobics Instructor Job Description

You will work in the gym teaching exercise to music courses. You can tailor these to suit your interests, for example salsa aerobics. Gym courses are increasing in popularity and provide a lot of work as they are constantly in demand.
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