Fitness Instructor CV Template + Tips and Download
By: Sobhan Mohmand, Editorial manager Last updated: 1 Nov 2018
Tip: Use the Fitness Instructor CV Template below as an example to help you write your own personal and fully-tailored CV.
Michael Clarkson
167 Summerfield Road
Corbridge
CT5 5LD
Mob: 079 7344 7892 Email: michael.c@live.co.uk
Personal profile statement
I am an experienced, self-motivated and focused Fitness Instructor a passion for all things health and wellness. My key areas of expertise include weight loss, workout routines, strength building and martial arts. I firmly believe that any person, regardless of their current personal circumstances, can dramatically improve their health with the right support and guidance. It is my conviction that I am the suitable candidate to provide the necessary support to make a real difference in other people’s lives.
Achievements
- Over two years’ of relevant work experience
- 2.1 degree in Fitness and Personal Training from Southampton Solent University
- Full, clean driving license with own method of transport
Education
| 2012 – 2015 | BSc Fitness and Personal Training | SSU | Grade achieved: [2.1] |
Relevant Modules:
- Health, Fitness and Programme Design
- Sports Events Organisation
- Delivering Innovative Health and Physical Activity Programmes
- Customer Service, Marketing and Sales
- Sports Nutrition and Performance
- Essentials of Sports Training and Conditioning
- Psychology of Diet and Exercise
| 2010 – 2012 Results: PE: A Biology: C Sociology: B |
A Levels | Halesowen College |
| 2002 – 2009 Results: 9 GCSEs at Grades A-C including Maths (B) and English (B) |
GCSEs | Reading Secondary School |
Work experience
| Mar 2016 – Present | Fitness Instructor Easy Gym |
Main duties performed:
- Welcome visitors and signing up new members
- Carrying out inductions for new members
- Handling payments and dealing with cancellations and refunds
- Helping to create specific fitness programmes for gym members based on their individual requirements
- Regularly updating existing schedules for members
- Promoting memberships to visitors and non-members
- Planning and leading fitness classes, including yoga and indoor cycling classes
- Helping to ensure the smooth-running of the gym
- Ensuring that the Health and Safety standards are always met and adhered to
- Selling products such as personal training or supplements
- Participating in one-to-one consultation and training sessions with clients
- Demonstrating the correct way of using free weights and exercise machines
- Advising members and customers on lifestyle changes and nutrition
- Ensuring that the gym is kept in a clean and tidy state at all times
- Being observant and ensuring everyone is exercising correctly and safely
- Checking the safety of equipment
- Reporting any issues, problems or conflicts to higher management
- Training new staff members
- Providing excellent customer service at all times
| Jul 2015 – Feb 2016 | Personal Trainer Freedom Leisure |
Main duties performed:
- Assisting clients with defining their current health status and setting goals
- Giving advice on nutrition and lifestyle changes
- Helping clients with their workouts
- Keeping track of client’s progress and achievements
Qualifications
- Certified Kickboxing Instructor
- Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate – HFE
- Level 3 NVQ Employability Skills
Skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a broad range of people including men, women, children and the elderly
- Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of sport and exercise science
- Inspiring and motivating others to achieve their goals
Hobbies and interests
In my spare time, I enjoy playing football with friends and colleagues. Additionally, I keep myself up-to-date with the latest developments in the health industry, and I regularly write and post new articles on my personal nutrition blog.
References
Owner, Easy Gym
Address: 4 Higgins Rd, Aston, AS8 1QT
Tel:0873 6572 7889
Email: emma.bond2@live.co.uk
Fitness Manager, Freedom Leisure
Address: 12 Eggs St, Manchester, MI8 3FS
Tel: 0980 5632 4663
Email: harry.turner@gmail.com
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Tips
- Look the part: Your primary responsibility as a Fitness Instructor is to assist customers with performing physical activities to maintain or improve their health and fitness. It is, therefore, recommended that you include your skills and hobbies related to fitness, gym, sports and other physical activities on your CV. By doing so, you demonstrate to the prospective employer that you are a healthy, outgoing and active individual who has what it takes to be successful at this job.
Good Luck!
OVERVIEW
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SALARY RANGE
£14.000 – £25.000 -
ENTRY
Relevant Work Experience -
WORKING HOURS
37+ hours per week
Competencies
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Fitness
The condition of being physically fit and healthy -
Communication Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clients -
Workouts
Expert understanding of different workouts and being able to demonstrate them to clients -
Observation Skills
Paying attention to the safety of gym members when they are exercising -
Planning
Planning ahead, anticipating and preparing for upcoming events -
Public Speaking
Ability to speak in front of a large audience in a clear and audible fashion
