About the job
Trainer - Athletic
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
Top activities and tasks for this job:
- Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
- Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
About the test (Full Version)
The Trainer - Athletic Pre-Employment Assessment was designed to help you hire staff in this role. The test provides a whole-person evaluation by measuring job-relevant cognitive ability, personality, knowledge, skills, and relevant behavioral history.
Each component provides important data for hiring decisions. Cognitive ability has been linked to overall job performance in most jobs and correlates with a candidate's
ability to learn new skills and to solve complex problems. Personality characteristics determine how well the candidate will fit-in with a corporate culture. Knowledge and skills indicate how much training will be needed before a new employee becomes productive. Finally, relevant behavioral history detects counter-productive behaviors that can impact job performance.
The Trainer - Athletic test includes an animated work simulation in which candidates meet customers, colleagues and supervisors in a job-related context. Post-test surveys indicate the majority of candidates react favorably to these simulations.
The specific attributes measured include:
Cognitive Ability
- Memory / Attention to Detail / Logic & Reasoning
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Behavioral History
- History Survey - Performance
- History Survey - Tenure
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Personality
- Adaptability / Flexibility
- Conscientiousness
- Reliability
- Service Orientation
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Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy and Emotional Self-Control
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Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score weighs each of the factors based on research and analysis from the U.S. Government's Occupational Information Network (O*Net). O*Net represents over a decade of dedicated research evaluating the relative importance of various factors that lead to success in almost 1,000 different job roles.
The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.
More information about this Job
Annual US Wages (2023) |
Bottom 10%: | | $26,840 or less |
Bottom 25%: | | $33,700 or less |
Median: | | $46,480 (Average) |
Top 25%: | | $61,610 or more |
Top 10%: | | $80,740 or more |
Hourly US Wages (2023) |
Bottom 10%: | | $12.91 or less |
Bottom 25%: | | $16.20 or less |
Median: | | $22.35 (Average) |
Top 25%: | | $29.62 or more |
Top 10%: | | $38.82 or more |
US Employment Statistics |
2023: | | 350,100 |
2033 (projected): | | 397,700 |
Annual U.S. Job Openings: | 73,700 |
Top Knowledge Requirements
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Psychology
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Top Skills
- Instructing
- Service Orientation
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
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Top Abilities
- Extent Flexibility
- Oral Expression
- Stamina
- Gross Body Coordination
- Speech Clarity
- Trunk Strength
- Static Strength
- Dynamic Strength
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Education Requirements |
High School Diploma: | | 14% |
Post-Secondary Certificate: | | 57% |
Some College: | | 5% |
Associate's Degree (2 yr): | | 10% |
Bachelor's Degree: | | 10% |
Master's Degree: | | 5% |
This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role who have their highest education in each category. |
Related Work Experience Requirements |
None: | | 10% |
Less than 1 Month: | | 10% |
1 - 3 Months: | | 14% |
3 - 6 Months: | | 10% |
6 Months - 1 Year: | | 33% |
1 - 2 Years: | | 14% |
2 - 4 Years: | | 5% |
4 - 6 Years: | | 5% |
This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role whose related work experience before they entered this position falls into each category. |
Alternate Titles for this Role: Aerobics Instructor, Aerobics Teacher, Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Specialist, Exercise Teacher, Exerciser, Fitness Attendant, Fitness Consultant, Fitness Instructor, Fitness Specialist, Fitness Teacher, Fitness Technician, Fitness Trainer, Fitness Worker, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Group X Instructor, Karate Instructor, Martial Arts Instructor, Personal Coach, Personal Fitness Trainer, Personal Trainer, Physical Fitness Trainer, Physical Instructor, Pilates Instructor, Private Trainer, Strength Coach, Swim Instructor, Water Aerobics Instructor, Weight Trainer, Weight Training Instructor, Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Yoga Teacher, Zumba Instructor
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