Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
SOC Code: 39-9031 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $38,750 | $56,014 | $73,258 | $90,522 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $38,792 | $54,434 | $70,054 | $85,696 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,326 | $57,366 | $71,406 | $85,446 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $34,736 | $50,149 | $65,541 | $80,954 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $39,000 | $52,894 | $66,768 | $80,662 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,181 | $55,619 | $68,058 | $80,496 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $41,184 | $54,246 | $67,330 | $80,392 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $46,093 | $57,304 | $68,494 | $79,706 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $43,410 | $55,203 | $66,976 | $78,770 |
| New Haven, CT | $38,043 | $51,480 | $64,938 | $78,374 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.3 |
| Education and Training | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Psychology | 3.6 |
| Biology | 2.9 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.8 |
| Administration and Management | 2.8 |
| Communications and Media | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 38.1% |
| Master's degree | 19.1% |
| Less than high school | 14.3% |
| High school diploma | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 9.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
- Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
- Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
- Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
- Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
- Maintain fitness equipment.
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