Finding full time fitness jobs can be tough when you are first trying to break into the industry. It is the nature of the business that full time fitness jobs are not necessarily the rule.
Because many gyms, health clubs and leisure centres are busiest in the evenings and at weekends, it means that there is a lot of shift work. That doesn't mean that you can't find full time fitness jobs, simply that they require more work to find.
Thus to find these full time fitness jobs typically requires a combination of experience, qualifications, and diligence.
So where should you look? Most positions in this field will be with gyms and health clubs, leisure centres, pools, hotel gyms, health resorts, spas, on cruise ships, or perhaps with large organisations that have facilities in the workplace.
One way to dramatically increase your chances of landing a good position is through training and qualifications. If you want to work with clients, for example as a gym instructor, or teaching classes, then the right training and qualifications are essential.
The best qualification to get your career launched is probably the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing. This is the entry qualification for most jobs working with the public, and will allow you to get experience while deciding what area you want to specialise in - for example, teaching group classes, personal trainer, etc.
As with many fields, once you get your foot in the door you will make the contacts needed to advance.
