Exercise instructor

Exercise instructor

Exercise instructors coach and train people in physical exercises to improve health and fitness. They may specialise in certain types of exercise or work as personal trainers.

Also known as

Gym instructor, personal trainer, fitness instructor, swim instructor

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work irregular hours, including early mornings, nights and weekends
  • Usually work in gyms, recreation centres and exercise centres, and may travel locally
  • May work in hot and noisy conditions
  • May do physically demanding work
  • Need to be organised, safety conscious and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Evaluate capabilities or training needs
  • Develop educational or training programmes
  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques
  • Enforce rules or regulations
  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures
  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use
  • Administer first aid
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance
  • Teach health or hygiene practices
  • Maintain supply or equipment inventories

Salary information

$50K-$106K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$50K-$77K$106K

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