Gymnasium instructor vs first aid instructor

The differences between gymnasium instructors and first aid instructors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a gymnasium instructor, becoming a first aid instructor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a first aid instructor has an average salary of $44,903, which is higher than the $27,585 average annual salary of a gymnasium instructor.

The top three skills for a gymnasium instructor include CPR, kids and gymnastics classes. The most important skills for a first aid instructor are customer service, powerpoint, and course materials.

Gymnasium instructor vs first aid instructor overview

	Gymnasium Instructor	First Aid Instructor
Yearly salary	$27,585	$44,903
Hourly rate	$13.26	$21.59
Growth rate	19%	12%
Number of jobs	24,977	50,978
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Average age	37	43
Years of experience	12	2

Gymnasium instructor vs first aid instructor salary

Gymnasium instructors and first aid instructors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Gymnasium Instructor	First Aid Instructor
Average salary	$27,585	$44,903
Salary range	Between $14,000 And $51,000	Between $28,000 And $71,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	Connecticut	-
Best paying company	U.S. International Development Finance Corp	-
Best paying industry	Education	-

Differences between gymnasium instructor and first aid instructor education

There are a few differences between a gymnasium instructor and a first aid instructor in terms of educational background:

	Gymnasium Instructor	First Aid Instructor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Most common major	Psychology	Nursing
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	University of Pennsylvania

Gymnasium instructor vs first aid instructor demographics

Here are the differences between gymnasium instructors' and first aid instructors' demographics:

	Gymnasium Instructor	First Aid Instructor
Average age	37	43
Gender ratio	Male, 21.0% Female, 79.0%	Male, 42.5% Female, 57.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Asian, 5.1% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 6.0% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	13%	12%

Differences between gymnasium instructor and first aid instructor duties and responsibilities

Gymnasium instructor example responsibilities.

Demonstrate responsibility managing and maintaining boats and equipment.
Express leadership in coordinating class schedules and keeping the class focuse on the task at hand.
Utilize leadership and communication skills.
Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Teach a wide range of sport-specific skill sets in a clear, concise, friendly manner.

First aid instructor example responsibilities.

Manage verification and maintenance of employee databases which includes all mandatory licensing and certifications.
Provide patient medical care and referrals to rehabilitation services.
Teach all Phlebotomy, EKG, and CPR courses.
Act as first and secondary responder.
Summarize updates in ACLS for MALS teaching staff.
Work as a first responder at intramural sporting events.

Gymnasium instructor vs first aid instructor skills

Common gymnasium instructor skills

CPR, 36%
Kids, 27%
Gymnastics Classes, 13%
Safety Procedures, 3%
Leadership, 3%
Front Desk, 3%

Common first aid instructor skills

Customer Service, 33%
PowerPoint, 23%
Course Materials, 22%
First Aid/Aed, 7%
First Aid Training, 2%
Emergency Response, 1%

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