Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor

What people in this role do:

• Determine the needs and capabilities of clients through weighing, measuring and conducting fitness tests to check blood pressure, heart rate and lung capacity
• Provide instruction and assistance to individuals and groups by facilitating an exercise session
• Provide advice to individuals regarding equipment, methods and techniques
• Design individual exercise programs for clients according to age and level of fitness
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment and the centre
• Work with a variety of health care professionals

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Good level of physical fitness
• Enthusiasm, outgoing personality
• Enjoyment and background in fitness
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Confidence to lead a group
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: fitness centres, health studios, gymnasiums, sport and leisure centres, self-defence centres or community organisations

Specialisation

• Aerobics
• Aqua-fitness
• Resistance training
• Outdoor Training
• Exercises for special groups including older people, children
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?