Group Exercise Instructor

Overview

As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will lead fitness programs or training held for different groups of people. You will be developing conditioning techniques and teaching students the correct form of exercises and movements. Aside from these things, you will also recommend students with good food appropriate for their diet and healthy lifestyle. You can earn an annual average salary of $33,428 as a Group Exercise Instructor.

You also have the chance to further your career after some time. You can be an Instructor, a Team Leader, a Training Manager, and a Director of Training when you start as a Group Exercise Instructor today.

• Lead fitness programs or training for varied groups of people.
• Develop conditioning techniques and teach correct exercise form.
• Recommend suitable nutrition and healthy lifestyles for students.
• Maintain cleanliness and facility upkeep, restock supplies, clean equipment, and re‑rack weights.
• Coordinate schedules for group fitness instruction.
• Manage general fitness center cleanliness and coordinate schedules.
• Create classes based on high intensity cardio and strength training using a wide array of equipment.
• Instruct a group of up to 50 people in exercises ranging from strength training to Zumba.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to appeal to a diverse clientele.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Associate degree
• Master's degree

Common certifications:

• Certified Personal Trainer
• Group Exercise Instructor certification

• Instructor
• Team Leader
• Training Manager
• Director of Training
• Wellness Director
• Wellness Program Manager