Personal Trainer Jobs in Utah

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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Clinical Exercise Specialist

  • Washington, UT
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, UT
  • 19 hours ago

City/State Portsmouth, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. The base pay rate for Full...

Certified Personal Trainer - Competitive Benefits Package

  • Provo, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 1 day ago

Personal Trainers are agile in their training approach. This includes facilitating & adjusting exercise programming to fit the exact needs of each client....

Personal Trainers are agile in their training approach. This includes facilitating & adjusting exercise programming to fit the exact needs of each client....

Outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehab Exercise Therapist

  • Murray, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 3 days ago

Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field (enrollment will be verified), Or Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field from an accredited...

Athletic Trainer, Field

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Provides outreach athletic training and sports medicine services for the assigned high school and/or athletic program....

Gym Certified Personal Trainer - 401k options Available

  • West Jordan, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 8 days ago

Personal Trainers are agile in their training approach. This includes facilitating & adjusting exercise programming to fit the exact needs of each client....

Group Fitness Coach

  • Park City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Park City, UT
  • 9 days ago

Position Overview: We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, and energetic and certified Group Fitness Coach to lead effective group exercise classes....

Group Fitness Personal Trainer

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 9 days ago

form to prevent injuries Promote and sell only F45 services in studio, assist in membership growth and retention Light service desk responsibilities Demonstrate and complete every exercise in the workouts...

MTC Athletic Trainer (28 hr/wk, Part-time)

  • Provo, UT
  • 15 days ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 15 days ago

Required: Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training Current certification for the professional CPR rescuer Current AED certification Athletic Training certification through NATA-BOC Current Utah Athletic...

Certified Personal Trainer - Competitive Pay

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago

Personal Trainers are agile in their training approach. This includes facilitating & adjusting exercise programming to fit the exact needs of each client....

Certified Personal Trainer Comprehensive Health Insurance

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 18 days ago

Personal Trainers are agile in their training approach. This includes facilitating & adjusting exercise programming to fit the exact needs of each client....

Athletic Trainer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 20 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 20 days ago

The primary role and responsibilities of this position will be to help develop and implement an overall Athletic Training program which includes and is not limited to: injury prevention programs, injury...

Exercise Specialist

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Science, or a related field, or equivalency....

Fitness Trainer

  • Sandy, UT
  • 25 days ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 25 days ago

Regular cleaning of all exercise equipment and tanning beds. Regular restroom and wet area cleaning and stocking....

Fitness Trainer Part Time

  • Sandy, UT
  • 25 days ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 25 days ago

Regular cleaning of all exercise equipment and tanning beds. Regular restroom and wet area cleaning and stocking....

Demographic Data for Utah

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Salary for Personal Trainer Jobs in Utah

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Personal Trainer positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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