Are You Interested in Becoming a Personal Trainer?
According to Payscale, the national averages for personal trainers is $12.04-$24.54 hourly and $24,393-49.958 annually. Furthermore, the national pay data shows that leaving the gym behind and going into business for yourself can boost your income significantly! (That’s great but what about full-time salary?)
Waiter/Waitress $12,937-$28,183 Personal Trainer $26,258-$58,346
Sales Associate $17,828-$39,237 Director, Fitness Club $33,332-$52,070
The lowest salaried personal trainer makes as much as the highest paid waiter/waitress! And the high end director of a fitness club makes almost $13,000 more than the highest paid sales associate! That will surprise most people.
So do you have what it takes? Here are the 3 most important questions to ask yourself:
* Do you have what it takes?
o does your personality and work ethic match the job requirements?
* How will you differentiate yourself?
o what certifications will you hold, what communication/motivation attributes do you excel at?
* Are you committed to A.B.L - Always Be Learning?
o what continued education will you seek? will you budget additional perks for clients?
There is plenty to consider and evaluate when making a job change, or entering into a new profession! The personal trainer profession is no different! Here’s to you leading a healthy and active life, with amazing fitness, no matter what you choose!
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