Salary guide
Personal Trainer
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- Variable
HealthFitness
- The UK fitness industry is worth over £5 billion
Other names this job is known by
- Fitness Coach
- PT
Key responsibilities
- Train clients one-to-one or in small groups
- Develop personalised fitness and nutrition plans
- Motivate and support clients to achieve goals
- Monitor progress and adapt programmes
- Advise on injury prevention and recovery
- Manage bookings and payments
- Promote services and manage social media
- Stay updated on fitness trends
Skills and qualifications required
- Level 3 personal training qualification (REPs or CIMSPA)
- First aid certification
- Experience in fitness or sports roles
- Communication and motivation skills
- Business skills (if self-employed)
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Trainer
- Gym Manager
- Business Owner
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Study PE or sports science at school
- Complete Level 3 personal training qualifications
- Build a client base through gyms or freelance
- Progress to senior or specialist roles, or start your own business
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