Fitness Instructors
Snapshot
Fitness Instructors direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing's.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 21200 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $711 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | below average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- consulting with various Health Professionals to develop and design fitness programs
- designing individual fitness programs based on assessment of the client's age, level of fitness, goals and abilities
- delivering group exercise classes and personal tuition in a variety of fitness activities in a safe and creative manner
- 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
- teaching and advising on the use of fitness equipment
- ensuring clients are aware of and adhere to safety and injury prevention procedures
- reporting accidents and preparing accident reports
- maintaining a working knowledge of current health and safety standards and ensuring working practices and procedures conform to current legislation
- maintaining current first aid certificates.
Job Titles
- Fitness Instructor