Careers in
Group Fitness
“Let the enthusiasm and energy of the group be your fuel.” – Susan Trainor (Les Mills)
Career Pathways
A career in Group Fitness can be as varied as it is rewarding. While it all starts in the same place – a desire to teach, lead, and motivate through intentionally-designed exercise classes – the way you structure your career is up to you.
Group Fitness is an awesome outlet for those who love all kinds of movement, socialising, and the opportunity to earn an income doing what they love.
In addition to the roles listed here, you can pursue alternate pathways like Sales, Education & Leadership, Apparel Design, Fitness Modelling, Performing Arts, Marketing, Coaching & more.
Regional Fitness Manager
With experience behind you, you can lead your own team of fitness professionals, with a focus on achieving excellence for your clients and organisation.
Group Instructor
Use your experience and skills to teach in an existing gym or business; the hard work of building a brand and customer base is already done – you just teach the class!
Specialised Disciplines
Become a master of your favourite exercise – whether it’s yoga, crossfit, boxing, or something in between. Build your reputation as the go-to name for your craft and secure work for decades to come.
Brand: One Playground. Group Fitness Instructor: Jose Da Rocha. Creative Art Director: Alessia Murer. Videographer/Editor: Chris Ramirez.
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So what separates 5-Star Group Fitness instructors from the rest? Apart from the qualifications listed below, we’ve listed a few key attributes that will help you stand out from the crowd.
Cert. III in Fitness
CPR & First Aid
Specialised Certifications in your chosen discipline (e.g. Pilates, Barre, S&C, Crossfit, Boxing, Yoga, Dance, Les Mills)
Be punctual & organised
Have great communication skills
As an instructor you not only have to explain exercise movements to your clients so they’re performed correctly, but you have to keep them constantly engaged throughout the class
Become a Master of Experience
Every client has a different “why” – the best instructors tap into those and find ways to drive their clients to perform at their best.
From the energy of the space, the flow, the setup of equipment, the smells, the lighting, the ambience – you control the mood and the little things that make the experience so special.
The Numbers
One of the great benefits of Group Fitness is the ability to coach multiple clients at once – which means maximising your time and earnings potential. As a result, Group Fitness Instructors are one of the best paid positions in the industry.
- Average salary – $102,375 per year
- Average hourly rate – $52.50/hour
- Entry level positions – start at $88,313 per year