Fitness Instructors

Fitness Instructors direct, instruct and guide individuals and groups in the pursuit of physical fitness and wellbeing.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- consulting with various Health Professionals to develop and design fitness programs - designing individual fitness programs based on assessment of the client's age, level of fitness, goals and abilities - delivering group exercise classes and personal tuition in a variety of fitness activities in a safe and creative manner - demonstrating and teaching body movements and skills used in fitness routines - setting up and monitoring fitness equipment and ensuring that equipment is safe, clean and in working condition - teaching and advising on the use of fitness equipment - ensuring clients are aware of and adhere to safety and injury prevention procedures - reporting accidents and preparing accident reports - maintaining a working knowledge of current health and safety standards and ensuring working practices and procedures conform to current legislation - maintaining current first aid certificates