Zumba instructor vs fitness specialist

The differences between zumba instructors and fitness specialists 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 specialist. Additionally, a zumba instructor has an average salary of $41,551, which is higher than the $32,472 average annual salary of a fitness specialist.

The top three skills for a zumba instructor include CPR, yoga and group fitness classes. The most important skills for a fitness specialist are CPR, fitness assessments, and ACSM.

Zumba instructor vs fitness specialist overview

	Zumba Instructor	Fitness Specialist
Yearly salary	$41,551	$32,472
Hourly rate	$19.98	$15.61
Growth rate	19%	19%
Number of jobs	25,214	28,175
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	12	12

Zumba instructor vs fitness specialist salary

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

	Zumba Instructor	Fitness Specialist
Average salary	$41,551	$32,472
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $57,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	University Settlement
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between zumba instructor and fitness specialist education

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

	Zumba Instructor	Fitness Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
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 specialist demographics

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

	Zumba Instructor	Fitness Specialist
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 9.4% Female, 90.6%	Male, 44.8% Female, 55.2%
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 fitness specialist 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 specialist example responsibilities.

Provide market research and generate leads using social media (facebook) in order to target prospective clients.
Lead group strength training exercises, conduct vitals, and monitor EKG telemetry before during and after exercise.
Conduct CPR and a workshops for facility.
Water safety, CPR, and a certified.
Maintain cleanliness of exercise equipment.
Maintain cleanliness and safety protocol of fitness equipment.

Zumba instructor vs fitness specialist skills

Common zumba instructor skills

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

Common fitness specialist skills

CPR, 16%
Fitness Assessments, 8%
ACSM, 7%
Sales Floor, 6%
Blood Pressure, 5%
Customer Service, 5%