Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Educate or mentor people in physical activity for the objective of improving their health and well-being. Use demonstrations to teach people proper form, and keep an eye out for any mistakes they make.

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ABOUT EXERCISE TRAINER AND GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR CAREERS

The fitness craze has produced more chances for sports instructors and coaches than ever before, thanks to more free time than ever before. The primary distinction between the two vocations is that instructors explain broad skills and regulations of a specific sport to a person or group, whereas coaches work to prepare an individual or team for competition and continue to provide teaching throughout the competition. 

Tennis, golf, and swimming instructors may be hired by health clubs, community centres, parks and recreational facilities, or even private businesses. Coaches work with athletes to help them improve their talents and practise for competitive events. A coach creates the team's strategies and motivates them to succeed by using lectures and demonstrations. 

Both jobs also have administrative duties, such as recruiting new players and arranging lessons, practises, and competitions. The cheers of a crowd, as well as the gratification derived from witnessing players fulfil their goals, can be used to gauge success in both vocations.

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Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others

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