Zumba instructor vs class instructor

The differences between zumba instructors and class instructors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a zumba instructor and a class instructor. Additionally, a zumba instructor has an average salary of $41,551, which is higher than the $37,717 average annual salary of a class instructor.

The top three skills for a zumba instructor include CPR, yoga and group fitness classes. The most important skills for a class instructor are CPR, customer service, and yoga.

Zumba instructor vs class instructor overview

	Zumba Instructor	Class Instructor
Yearly salary	$41,551	$37,717
Hourly rate	$19.98	$18.13
Growth rate	19%	19%
Number of jobs	25,214	52,349
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	12	12

Zumba instructor vs class instructor salary

Zumba instructors and class instructors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Zumba Instructor	Class Instructor
Average salary	$41,551	$37,717
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $57,000	Between $23,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	Long Beach, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Rutgers University
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between zumba instructor and class instructor education

There are a few differences between a zumba instructor and a class instructor in terms of educational background:

	Zumba Instructor	Class Instructor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Zumba instructor vs class instructor demographics

Here are the differences between zumba instructors' and class instructors' demographics:

	Zumba Instructor	Class Instructor
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 9.4% Female, 90.6%	Male, 42.8% Female, 57.2%
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 zumba instructor and class instructor duties and responsibilities

Zumba instructor example responsibilities.

Maintain Facebook page and website.
Create new dances monthly utilizing ZUMBA CD's and original influences
Tutor students in any educational area they request; choreograph and instruct ZUMBA classes for after school students.
Create a comfortable and energetic atmosphere through motivational leadership.
Teach and guide class participants throughout routines-Provide choreography and leadership skills
Provide professional personal training and group exercise instruction services for individuals of all ages and ability levels, including rehabilitation phases.

Class instructor example responsibilities.

Lead modified yoga and meditation sessions to enhance balance and flexibility ;
Develop fitness and wellness classes such as step aerobics, pilates and other routines ensuring a diversity of class offerings.
Teach aerobics, step, kickboxing and Zumba classes.
Create syllabus, reading and writing assignments, develop and grade tests.
Create lesson plans and homework assignments for ESL students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Prepare ESL Spanish-speakers to pass U.S. citizenship test through weekly lessons and mock interviews.

Zumba instructor vs class instructor skills

Common zumba instructor skills

CPR, 62%
Yoga, 10%
Group Fitness Classes, 7%
Healthy Lifestyle, 6%
Class Attendance, 4%
Zumba, 3%

Common class instructor skills

CPR, 29%
Customer Service, 27%
Yoga, 13%
Kids, 11%
Course Curriculum, 7%
Course Materials, 2%