How to Find a Personal Trainer Job
A personal trainer is a health fitness professional that plans and designs exercise programs for people. There are many opportunities in the health and fitness industry for personal trainers.
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Determine your career goals as a personal trainer. Choose a specialty and decide what type of clientèle you want to work with. For example, you may want to work with athletes or bodybuilders, or you may want to help people lose weight.
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Find out what certifications jobs require. Most personal trainer jobs require national certifications such as ACSM, ACE, NASM and NSCA. Acquiring a certification requires studying for and passing an exam. Visit these organizations' websites for more information on certification programs. Many personal trainer jobs also require at least a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology.
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Research job openings and companies on websites like ExerciseCareers.com.
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Write your resume and cover letter. The health and fitness industry is a competitive field so it's important to have a well written resume and cover letter.
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Post your resume and cover letter on Internet job boards. If you do an Internet search for personal trainer jobs, you'll find several websites.
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