How do they match: Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

  • Fitness Technician

  • 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.

  • Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
  • Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.
  • Maintain fitness equipment.
  • Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
  • Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, using knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.
  • Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.

  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance.
  • Teach exercise or fitness techniques.