Zumba instructor vs fitness coach

The differences between zumba instructors and fitness coaches 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 fitness coach. Additionally, a zumba instructor has an average salary of $41,551, which is higher than the $38,462 average annual salary of a fitness coach.

The top three skills for a zumba instructor include CPR, yoga and group fitness classes. The most important skills for a fitness coach are CPR, kids, and fitness programs.

Zumba instructor vs fitness coach overview

	Zumba Instructor	Fitness Coach
Yearly salary	$41,551	$38,462
Hourly rate	$19.98	$18.49
Growth rate	19%	19%
Number of jobs	25,214	22,156
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	12	12

Zumba instructor vs fitness coach salary

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

	Zumba Instructor	Fitness Coach
Average salary	$41,551	$38,462
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $57,000	Between $24,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	AEA Investors
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between zumba instructor and fitness coach education

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

	Zumba Instructor	Fitness Coach
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 68%
Most common major	Business	Kinesiology
Most common college	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Zumba instructor vs fitness coach demographics

Here are the differences between zumba instructors' and fitness coaches' demographics:

	Zumba Instructor	Fitness Coach
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 9.4% Female, 90.6%	Male, 46.3% Female, 53.7%
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 fitness coach 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.

Fitness coach example responsibilities.

Provide market research and generate leads using social media (facebook) in order to target prospective clients.
Train new employees on sales tactics, and point-of-sale (POS) system.
Certify in CPR and first aid to attend appropriately to health issues of participants.
Certify in CPR and first response a medical training in order to provide immediate medical response to members in need.
Develop and conduct group/individual diabetes self-management educational sessions using evidence-base protocols.
Design each HIIT class to match the skill and modifications for all physical levels for all participants.

Zumba instructor vs fitness coach skills

Common zumba instructor skills

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

Common fitness coach skills

CPR, 23%
Kids, 17%
Fitness Programs, 13%
Training Programs, 7%
Heart Rate, 6%
Injury Prevention, 4%