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Overview for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

SOC Code: 39-9031
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  • Career Cluster

    Human Services

  • Career Pathway

    • Personal Care Services

Occupation Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise. Excludes “Educational Instruction and Library Occupations” (25-0000), “Coaches and Scouts” (27-2022), and “Athletic Trainers” (29-9091).

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$41,590 - Annual Median Wage$25K$50K
  • 10th Percentile $22730
  • 25th Percentile $29850
  • Median $41590
  • 75th Percentile $49470
  • 90th Percentile $66410

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Typical Entry Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
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$40,600/year
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Current Openings by County

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Number of Jobs

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0Number of JobsBase-Year 2022Projected-Year 203202.5k5k7.5k10k12.5k15kHighcharts.com
Average Annual
  • Job Growth 1.75%
  • Job Openings 2505

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Common Job Titles

  • Exerciser
  • Personal Fitness Manager
  • Zumba Instructor
  • Fitness Instructor
  • Group Fitness Instructor

Typical Tasks

  • Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
  • Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
  • Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
  • Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
  • Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
  • Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
  • Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
  • Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
  • Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
  • Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.