Fitness instructors

£21,379

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

26 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.73%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Fitness instructors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3443

Fitness instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, local authority run sports and leisure centres, other public and community establishments, and in private homes.

Common tasks include:

assesses the fitness levels of clients;
devises programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability;
demonstrates and leads fitness activities and supervises exercise classes;
ensures that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques;
plans and monitors personal fitness schedules;
understands the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensures that any statutory requirements are met.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements. Entrants must, however, possess coaching qualifications recognised by the appropriate governing body. Applicants to coaching courses must normally be over 18 years old and hold a first-aid certificate. Background checks including a CRB check are required for those working with children.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Fitness instructors

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