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Fitness instructor opportunities

The choice of fitness instructor opportunities has varied over the years, but there has recently been a big increase in the number of gyms and fitness centers in the UK, which has in turn increased demand for trainers.

If you look around there are a variety of places to look for work. These include:

Gyms
Health clubs
Leisure centers
Sports halls

There are opportunities in both the public and the private sector, plus for the more adventurous it's possible to find positions abroad, or working on a cruise ship for example.

Although there are a range of positions available, there is also competition for good jobs. That means the right qualifications are essential.

The key requirements are:

You must be over 18
You must hold a current first aid and CPR certificate
You must obtain a level 2 REPs qualification

If you are serious about developing a career in this field, then you can take further training which would enable you to progress to senior instructor positions, or even on to a management position. Other alternatives include training other instructors or coaching a particular sport.

The best place to look for job openings is the internet - there are plenty of sites which list job vacancies in this area.