Get your career in shape for 2020 by training to be a gym instructor or personal trainer
GET your career in shape for 2020 with a job in the fitness industry.
More than 250,000 people are now employed in gyms and health clubs and as gym instructors and personal trainers.
With this week being the busiest of the year for new gym memberships, there are currently 28,000 jobs on offer across the country.
As well as roles for instructors and personal trainers, gym managers, cleaners, receptionists, therapists, catering staff and even gym equipment engineers are all needed. Female coaches are wanted for women-only gyms, and many big gyms are offering personal training apprenticeships.
Gym managers earn on average £29,000 and instructors are paid around £21,000. Most staff employed by big gym chains enjoy perks including gym membership, beauty discounts, pensions and healthcare.
Interest in fitness is key but top trainers also need empathy for their clients and ability to inspire them stick to their goals.
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YOUR 100 DAYS TO AMAZE
IF YOU’RE starting a new job in the New Year, how you perform in the first 100 days is crucial.
To help you do your best, we’ve teamed up with careers expert John Lees, author of Get Ahead In Your New Job, for his top five tips . . .
- Ask great questions: At interview you discussed your strengths. Now focus on problems you’ll need to solve. Research projects and ideas that matter most to the firm.
- Know which toes you’re treading on: Was an internal candidate turned down for the job you got? Are you taking on tasks that someone else used to do? Work out who sees your arrival as a threat.
- Overcome doubts: If you are an outsider, your reputation arrives before you do. Did you come across as pushy or difficult when you were interviewed? Do you sound like someone who can walk the talk? If you come from another industry, colleagues may assume it will take you a long time to get up to speed.
- Land softly: Don’t sound like a know-all who will transform the organisation overnight. Ask about the track record of the team you’re joining. Show interest in recent successes, and respect the way things are done.
- Achieve quick wins: You can’t excel at everything in your first three months, but make a visible impact in at least one area. Look for a high-profile project where you can get fast results. Make sure they’re noticed by senior staff who hold the key to your future.