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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors - 39-9031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Aerobics Instructor
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Specialist
Fitness Technician
Fitness Trainer

Group Exercise Instructor
Group Fitness Instructor
Personal Trainer
Private Trainer
Yoga Instructor

SOC Occupation Groups

39-0000	Personal Care and Service Occupations
39-9000	Other Personal Care and Service Workers
39-9030	Recreation and Fitness Workers
39-9031.00	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

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39-9032.00	Recreation Workers

Tasks

Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.
Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.
Maintain fitness equipment.
Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.
Organize, lead, and referee indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information.
Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, using knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.