Personal Trainer Jobs

A Personal Trainer plays a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry. They specialize in creating custom exercise programs for individuals or groups, based on their physical abilities and health goals. Personal Trainers guide their clients through various exercises, ensuring proper form and safety. They also provide motivation, monitor progress, and make adjustments to the program as needed. Some trainers may offer dietary and lifestyle advice to enhance results. Certified Trainers have in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, and specific exercise techniques.

Before becoming a Personal Trainer, an individual could hold several related positions such as Fitness Instructor, Gym Assistant, or Physical Education Teacher. These roles provide valuable experience in instructing and motivating individuals, operating fitness equipment, and understanding exercise science. In terms of qualifications, a personal trainer should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and an accredited certification in personal training. Some reputable certifications include NASM, ACE, and ACSM. Additional skills such as CPR and AED certification are also helpful as they are equipped to respond to emergency situations. Communication skills, patience, and the ability to motivate are also key traits of successful personal trainers.

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Athletic Trainer - Industrial - Fairless Hills, PA - PRN

  • Fairless Hills, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fairless Hills, PA
  • 6 hours ago

Unique skills of an Industrial Athletic Trainer include a focus on injury prevention and evaluation, ergonomic risk assessments and corrective action planning, OSHA emergency/first aid treatment, health...

Athletic Trainer - Industrial - Topeka, Kansas - Full Time

  • Topeka, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 1 day ago

Unique skills of an Industrial Athletic Trainer include a focus on injury prevention and evaluation, ergonomic risk assessments and corrective action planning, OSHA emergency/first aid treatment, health...

Athletic Trainer Medical Office I - Orthopedic

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago

Location: UCHealth Grandview Med Ctr - Colorado Springs, CO Department: UCHlthMG S Orthopedics FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour....

Athletic Trainer

  • Pottsville, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pottsville, PA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking an Athletic Trainer/Injury Prevention Specialist to join our team!...

Fitness/Personal Trainer

  • Pikesville, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Pikesville, MD
  • 4 days ago

FITNESS/PERSONAL TRAINER Pikesville, MD LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH & FITNESS FITNESS Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day shift-Weekends - Hours Vary Health & Wellness 87346 $15.00-$41.85 Experience based Posted...

Explains and updates safety rules governing daily training, recreational activities, and the use of professional exercise equipment as needed for patient care....

Athletic Trainer - Ortho & Sports Medicine

  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago

Implement an overall sports medicine program, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for...

Athletic Trainer

  • Tracy, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 5 days ago

Unique skills of an Industrial Athletic Trainer include a focus on injury prevention and evaluation, ergonomic risk assessments and corrective action planning, OSHA emergency/first aid treatment, health...

Athletic Trainer (ATC)

  • MI
  • 6 days ago
  • MI
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking an Athletic Trainer/Injury Prevention Specialist to join our team!...

Monarch Athletic Club

Strength and Conditioning Coach

. ________________________________________________________________________________ Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Performance, or related program...

Athletic Trainer Medical Office I - Spine Rehab

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 12 days ago

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO Department: Spine Center Rehab Md FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay...

Cardiac Rehab Fitness Specialist PRN

  • Randallstown, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Randallstown, MD
  • 13 days ago

Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CARDIAC REHAB PRN - Day shift - 7:00am-4:30pm Allied Health 81149 $17.00-$23.58 Experience based Posted: February 25, 2025 Apply Now Save Job Saved Summary Will consider Exercise...

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

  • Westminster, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Westminster, MD
  • 13 days ago

The Exercise Physiologist functions under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Manager. Assist to coordinate patient care activities....

$21/hr Pilates Instructor - Interview this Week (ARJ)

  • Apache Junction, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Apache Junction, AZ
  • 13 days ago

NOW HIRING Pilates Instructors for New Local Recreational Facility! Create a safe, enjoyable and educational environment while working closely with the community, promote active lifestyles, and...

Zumba Dance Teacher Quick Hiring, Part-Time Hours (ARJ)

  • Chandler Heights, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Chandler Heights, AZ
  • 13 days ago

**Hiring Fitness Instructors for Local Recreational Facility - Immediate Openings!** Join a growing fitness instruction team offering a variety of programs and classes aimed at encouraging an...

Personal Trainer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Personal Trainer's Toolkit: Building a Fitness Community, Client Retention for Trainers
This online Short Course designed by CQUniversity, outlines how fitness professionals can develop retention strategies to maintain existing clients, keep programs and business fresh, value-add to...
Personal fitness trainer
In this course you will learn everything you need to know to become a fitness trainer. You will start from the beginning so you don't need any prior knowledge about fitness or exercising (however...

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Salary for Personal Trainer Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Personal Trainer positions.



Highest Education Level

Personal Trainers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.2%
Master's Degree
25.2%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Personal Trainers
2-4 years
43.2%
1-2 years
40.2%
None
16.6%


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