Physical trainer vs fitness attendant

The differences between physical trainers and fitness attendants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a physical trainer and a fitness attendant. Additionally, a fitness attendant has an average salary of $29,331, which is higher than the $25,278 average annual salary of a physical trainer.

The top three skills for a physical trainer include physical therapy, strength training and soccer. The most important skills for a fitness attendant are CPR, cleanliness, and work ethic.

Physical trainer vs fitness attendant overview

	Physical Trainer	Fitness Attendant
Yearly salary	$25,278	$29,331
Hourly rate	$12.15	$14.10
Growth rate	19%	19%
Number of jobs	72,865	50,892
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 61%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	12	12

Physical trainer vs fitness attendant salary

Physical trainers and fitness attendants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Physical Trainer	Fitness Attendant
Average salary	$25,278	$29,331
Salary range	Between $17,000 And $35,000	Between $21,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Palmetto
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between physical trainer and fitness attendant education

There are a few differences between a physical trainer and a fitness attendant in terms of educational background:

	Physical Trainer	Fitness Attendant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 61%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Most common major	Kinesiology	Kinesiology
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Physical trainer vs fitness attendant demographics

Here are the differences between physical trainers' and fitness attendants' demographics:

	Physical Trainer	Fitness Attendant
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 67.2% Female, 32.8%	Male, 53.5% Female, 46.5%
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, 7.1% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Asian, 5.1% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	13%	13%

Differences between physical trainer and fitness attendant duties and responsibilities

Physical trainer example responsibilities.

Manage various football, basketball, and speed camps while conveying the importance of self-motivation.
Receive NASM certification for personal training service.
Create feedback and progress reports regarding development for on boarding new associates and provide official information on a SharePoint database.
Create original TRX classes and encourage inactive members to participate consistently.

Fitness attendant example responsibilities.

Provide market research and generate leads using social media (facebook) in order to target prospective clients.
Train in CPR and injury prevention, ensure safety of equipment.
Obtain certifications of CPR, first aid and blood-borne pathogens to support those who may be injure.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by monitoring the facility constantly and addressing any safety or cleanliness issues immediately.
Conduct routine facility services to enhance patron satisfaction including cleanliness, equipment operation, and actively working to resolve patron issues.
Prepare for health emergencies within facility using cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automate external defibrillator, and train trauma or injury assistance.

Physical trainer vs fitness attendant skills

Common physical trainer skills

Physical Therapy, 45%
Strength Training, 12%
Soccer, 12%
Weight Loss, 8%
Training Sessions, 8%
Front Desk, 8%

Common fitness attendant skills

CPR, 16%
Cleanliness, 12%
Work Ethic, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
General Supervision, 8%
Fitness Equipment, 7%