1. Fitness Trainer

2. Salary You can expect to be paid $15 to $50 an hour depending on your experience. In a city like Vancouver you can expect to be paid on the higher side of this scale. Yearly salaries are from $25,000 to as high as $70,000 a year.

3. Job Prospects With the increase interest in fitness there are many opportunities for employment. These include; working for a gym or private studio, a community center, opening your own business, working with a group of people or a private client, a corporate business, or a resort and spa. The opportunities are endless.

4. Perks and Benefits If you have your own company you may not have any benefits, but some perks are that you can work as much or as little as you like. You can also decide how many clients to take on. You are in control of your own schedule. If you are employed full time you are likely to receive a free membership at the facility that you work at, as well as a good health care plan.

5. Enjoyable Aspects Working with people Seeing improvement in people’s fitness level Flexible schedule Being able to use the fitness facility Choice to work outside and travel Create your own business or work for many different companies (hotel, resort, corporation, spa, and community centre).

6. Type of Person this Job Would Appeal to A person good with people A person with a strong fitness background A person with the appropriate education A person who likes a flexible work schedule A person who does not want to sit at a desk all day

7. Education Requirements High School Diploma minimum Many jobs now require a bachelor degree in Physical Fitness, or Physical Education. Specialize training is available and recommended for areas such as yoga, Pilates, and sports conditioning.