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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Health Fitness Professional

  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 8 hours ago

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 programs...

Fitness Trainer

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Regular, consistent cleaning and sanitizing of all exercise equipment and Black Card spa amenities. This includes communal spaces as well as your assigned area....

Intern Athletic Trainer (Tennis, Women's Golf) - Sports Health Performance

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 20 hours ago

Other duties include providing coverage for the athletic training facility, overseeing athletic training students, and traveling overnight as required by the sport....

High Performance Coach

  • FL
  • 1 day ago
  • FL
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sports growth on every...

Strength & Conditioning Coach - Football

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 1 day ago

Instructs athletes on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Administers testing protocols and evaluates results....

Personal Training Manager In Training

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

Imga+ Mental Performance Coach

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 2 days ago

IMGA+ Mental Performance Coach IMG Academy - Manager Bradenton FL Administration/General Management: Athletic Director 0 3 days ago In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply...

Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 2 days ago

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn...

Exercise Physiologist 1 - UHealth at SoLe Mia

  • North Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • North Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago

Guides patients on physical conditioning and injury prevention. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets....

Personal Trainer PRN

  • Wesley Chapel, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Wesley Chapel, FL
  • 2 days ago

Wesley Chapel (FHWC), provides one-on-one or small group fitness and personal training services in accordance with the members request and in compliance with nationally recognized accrediting bodies exercise...

Support Staff Fitness Specialist

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 2 days ago

exercise classes if applicable Assists the team in overseeing general facility operations Support CFW Culture and initiatives What skills are required?...

Canine Fitness Coach

  • Palmetto, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmetto, FL
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : Dogs Inc Main Campus - Palmetto, FL Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Description:...

Personal Trainer

  • Hudson, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Hudson, FL
  • 3 days ago

Personal Trainer Hudson, FL, 34667, Anytime Fitness Hudson FL Espanol Personal Trainer PART TIME HUDSON, FL, 34667, ANYTIME FITNESS HUDSON FL Benefits: Competitive salary Free uniforms Opportunity for...

Fitness Trainer

  • Naples, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 4 days ago

Regular, consistent cleaning and sanitizing of all exercise equipment and Black Card spa amenities. This includes communal spaces as well as your assigned area....

Clinic Athletic Trainer 2 (H) - UHealth SoLe Mia

  • North Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • North Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago

Possess state athletic training licensure. BOC certified preferred. American Heart Association BLS Certification preferred. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience....

Demographic Data for Florida

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Salary for Personal Trainer Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

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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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