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Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors - 39-9031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Personal Trainer
  • Aerobics Instructor
  • Fitness Instructor
  • Group Fitness Instructor
  • Group Exercise Instructor
  • Fitness Coordinator
  • Fitness Director
  • Fitness Technician
  • Fitness Trainer
  • Private Trainer

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 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

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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, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.
  • Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
  • Wrap ankles, fingers, wrists, or other body parts with synthetic skin, gauze, or adhesive tape, to support muscles and ligaments.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adapt activities to meet participant needs
  • advise clients or customers
  • assist patient in performing breathing exercises
  • communicate student progress
  • convert information into instructional program
  • demonstrate physical activities
  • develop instructional materials
  • establish and maintain relationships with team members
  • follow nutritional practices
  • follow sport rules or techniques
  • issue supplies, materials, or equipment
  • lead indoor or outdoor games
  • lead recreational activities
  • make presentations
  • monitor equipment or machine operation to detect problems
  • monitor materials or supplies
  • monitor student progress
  • motivate team members to excel
  • teach food or nutrition principles
  • teach post high school non-college courses
  • teach sports rules or techniques
  • use first aid procedures
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use massage therapy procedures
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use teaching techniques
  • work as a team member
  • wrap ankles, fingers, wrists, etc. to support muscles or ligaments

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Instructor, Physical
  • Instructor, Physical Education
  • Instructor, Sports