Personal Trainer Jobs in Florida

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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Fitness Trainer

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

Assess individual's current exercise program and level of fitness to develop personalized exercise programs and provide fitness counseling. Promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere for guests....

Health Fitness Professional (substitute)

  • Pensacola, FL
  • moments ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • moments ago

**Key Accountabilities:** + Supervises facility; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety. + Provides individual and group exercise instruction; educates participants...

Health Fitness Professional (substitute)

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 4 hours ago

In this role, you will provide individual and group exercise instruction, monitor fitness facility and conduct fitness testing and assessments, advising participants of the results and designing individualized...

Personal Trainer

  • Cooper City, FL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Cooper City, FL
  • 23 hours ago

We are looking for Retro Fitness Personal Trainers to enhance the competencies of our Retro Fitness franchise by conducting training programs that will boost franchise club performance in alliance with...

Athletic Trainer Fellow - Temp. 11-month position

  • Cape Coral, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Cape Coral, FL
  • 1 day ago

Recognition and evaluation of injuries, injury management - treatment, injury prevention rehabilitation, organization and administration, education and counseling of all athletes on your assigned teams...

Personal Training Manager

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

Trainer ACE Personal Trainer Certification The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist...

Elite Personal Trainer

  • Stuart, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 1 day ago

(IFPA) Personal Trainer Certification National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) National Exercise...

Assistant Personal Training Manager

  • Brandon, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Brandon, FL
  • 1 day ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

District Personal Training Manager

  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago

Regularly train staff on industry updates and teach Personal Trainers to be continually successful to ensure that all clients are trained professionally....

Personal Trainer

  • Brandon, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Brandon, FL
  • 1 day ago

(IFPA) Personal Trainer Certification National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) National Exercise...

Personal Training Manager In Training

  • Parrish, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Parrish, FL
  • 1 day ago

(IFPA) Personal Trainer Certification National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) National Exercise...

Personal Trainer Crunch Fitness Parkland

  • Parkland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Parkland, FL
  • 1 day ago

American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Personal Fitness Trainer...

Assistant Athletic Trainer

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications Athletic training experience with assigned Sport(s). 1 year of post-certification college and/or professional athletic training experience....

Personal Trainer

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development We Empower the Fighting Spirit in You! We Offer...

Asst. Athletic Trainer (A)

  • Cape Coral, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Cape Coral, FL
  • 2 days ago

Training Students Minimum qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or related field and two years of experience....

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Personal Trainer Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Personal Trainer positions.



Highest Education Level

Personal Trainers in Florida 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 in Florida
2-4 years
43.2%
1-2 years
40.2%
None
16.6%


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