Fitness Instructor

Overview

Directs, instructs and guides individuals or groups in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Tasks

• consulting with various Health Professionals to develop and design fitness programs
• designing individual fitness programs based on assessment of the client's age, level of fitness, goals and abilities
• delivering group exercise classes and personal tuition in a variety of fitness activities in a safe and creative manner
• demonstrating and teaching body movements and skills used in fitness routines
• setting up and monitoring fitness equipment and ensuring that equipment is safe, clean and in working condition
• teaching and advising on the use of fitness equipment
• ensuring clients are aware of and adhere to safety and injury prevention procedures
• reporting accidents and preparing accident reports
• maintaining a working knowledge of current health and safety standards and ensuring working practices and procedures conform to current legislation
• maintaining current first aid certificates

Specialisations

• Aerobics Instructor
• Gym Instructor
• Physical Fitness Trainer