Weight training instructor vs fitness trainer

The differences between weight training instructors and fitness trainers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a weight training instructor and a fitness trainer. Additionally, a weight training instructor has an average salary of $48,809, which is higher than the $28,702 average annual salary of a fitness trainer.

The top three skills for a weight training instructor include weight loss, strength training and training programs. The most important skills for a fitness trainer are customer service, front desk, and CPR.

Weight training instructor vs fitness trainer overview

	Weight Training Instructor	Fitness Trainer
Yearly salary	$48,809	$28,702
Hourly rate	$23.47	$13.80
Growth rate	19%	19%
Number of jobs	46,027	23,881
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	12	12

Weight training instructor vs fitness trainer salary

Weight training instructors and fitness trainers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Weight Training Instructor	Fitness Trainer
Average salary	$48,809	$28,702
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $71,000	Between $19,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Kohler Co.
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between weight training instructor and fitness trainer education

There are a few differences between a weight training instructor and a fitness trainer in terms of educational background:

	Weight Training Instructor	Fitness Trainer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Kinesiology	Kinesiology
Most common college	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Weight training instructor vs fitness trainer demographics

Here are the differences between weight training instructors' and fitness trainers' demographics:

	Weight Training Instructor	Fitness Trainer
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 59.4% Female, 40.6%	Male, 59.8% Female, 40.2%
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 weight training instructor and fitness trainer duties and responsibilities

Weight training instructor example responsibilities.

Manage LEGO camps using set curriculum.
Develop courses to accommodate males and females ranging from inactive students to NCAA competitive athletes.
Provide professional personal training and group exercise instruction services for individuals of all ages and ability levels, including rehabilitation phases.
Gather data, compiles statistics, and prepares reports for submission to PRT supervisor/leadership as directed.
Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining medical treatment facility PRT orient services to enhance resiliency of care providers.
Manage LEGO camps using set curriculum.

Fitness trainer example responsibilities.

Provide market research and generate leads using social media (facebook) in order to target prospective clients.
Monitor the swimming area and CPR certify.
Certify for CPR and a and always have first aid available.
Improve the cleanliness of the community recreations centers by implementing an hourly maintenance and cleaning schedule.
Maintain fitness center cleanliness while assisting members.
Assist in the cardiac rehabilitation clinic which include implementing progressive rehabilitation methods with education for long term health and wellness.

Weight training instructor vs fitness trainer skills

Common weight training instructor skills

Weight Loss, 40%
Strength Training, 23%
Training Programs, 14%
Training Curriculum, 8%
Training Sessions, 6%
Training Materials, 5%

Common fitness trainer skills

Customer Service, 31%
Front Desk, 28%
CPR, 24%
Cleanliness, 6%
Physical Fitness, 2%
Fitness Equipment, 1%

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