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How many Personal Trainer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Personal Trainer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Personal Trainer do?

Personal trainers design, implement and evaluate exercise or physical activity programmes for one or more individual clients by collecting and analysing client information. They strive to ensure the effectiveness of personal exercise programmes.

Tasks required include:

• Assesses the fitness levels of clients.
• Devises programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability.
• Demonstrates and leads fitness activities and supervises exercise classes.
• Ensures that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques.
• Plans and monitors personal fitness schedules.
• Understands the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensures that any statutory requirements are met.

What are the entry requirements for a Personal Trainer?

There are no formal academic requirements. Entrants must, however, possess coaching qualifications recognised by the appropriate governing body. Applicants to coaching courses must normally be over 18 years old and hold a first-aid certificate. Background checks including a DBS check are required for those working with children.

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