Sports Club Instructor
スポーツクラブしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that creates and instructs exercise programs for members at sports clubs, supporting health promotion and physical fitness improvement.
Description
Sports club instructors design exercise programs tailored to members' physical fitness and goals, conducting group lessons and personal training. They handle a wide range of activities such as instructing on exercise equipment usage, stretching, and strength training, while also managing safety and health conditions. Additionally, they motivate members through encouragement and progress checks to provide ongoing support. In recent years, online lessons and guidance using digital tools have increased.
Future Outlook
With increasing health consciousness and an aging society, demand for fitness instruction is on the rise. Expansion into online lessons and personal services is progressing.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Cheerful Personality / Good at Encouraging Others / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time / Part-time / Shift Work / Weekends and Holidays
Career Path
Junior Instructor → Senior Instructor → Store Manager → Area General Manager → Independent Business (Personal Trainer, etc.)
Required Skills
Anatomy and Physiology / Exercise Program Creation / First Aid / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Nutrition Knowledge / Communication Skills / Language Skills / Personal Training Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for giving instructions to participants and maintaining motivation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of instruction and demonstrations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analysis is not highly required professionally. |
Related Qualifications
- Health Exercise Instructor
- Health Exercise Practice Leader
- JATI-ATI
- NSCA-CPT
Aliases
- Fitness Instructor
- Gym Instructor
- Personal Trainer
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