The demand for personal trainer jobs has never been higher. The increased interest in fitness means that many people want someone to help them work out. Whether working freelance of through a gym, there are plenty of personal trainer jobs available.
You can look for personal trainer jobs in various places. The most likely locations are gyms and health clubs, hotel gyms, health resorts, spas, on cruise ships, or with big companies that provide fitness facilities for their employees.
Job searching has been made much easier by the internet. There are various sites that specialise in these types of positions, allowing you to search either locally or throughout the country.
Other places to find positions include:
- Local papers
- Calling gyms, clubs, resorts etc in locations you are interested in
- Contacting the head office of big chains
However, whichever route you choose, it is essential that you have appropriate qualifications. That means that you must have at least level 3 NVQ in a personal training. This qualification is considered the industry standard, and permits you to register with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
If you are unqualified, look for training providers who offer this certification - these include reputable providers who are certified by leading organizations such as City and Guilds, Active IQ, OCR, VTCT and CYQ.
Even with a qualification, you will need experience to compete for the better positions, or indeed, to have the credibility and contacts to set up as a private operator. The best way to get experience is through working in a small local gym, or with a chain such as LA Fitness or Fitness First.
