Zumba certification

[Anonymous]

I am thinking of taking a cerfitication course to be a zumba instructor. I have been going to Zumba classes for a few years now and am in great shape thanks to Zumba, Body Steps and strength training. I already have a full time job so I would only be interested in becoming a substitute teacher. How much money can a substitute make and is it worth paying $225 to get certified? Also how hard is it to get a substitute job. Any advice please let me know. If this is a really bad idea talk me out of it as well

[Anonymous]

I think it depends on the area. Zumba seems to be one of those fad workout programs that isn't as popular as it was originally. There are probably a lot of instructors and it might be an over saturated market. Probably worth it to investigate if you could even get a job once you have the certification.

[Anonymous]

I have a lot of insight for you op. I've taught Zumba part time for 5 years. It is worth it if it is truly makes you happy. Just substituting would be tough as you have to prove yourself, so to speak, before anybody would reach out to you for just subbing. Can you commit to teaching once a week? You also would need to get a CPR cert and some kind of primary group ex cert if you want to teach at a corporate type gym. For a private smaller studio that might not be needed. As for compensation, it ranges from 20-30 $ an hour, to 5-8 $ per person in your class. So if you get 20 people, you get 100 plus $, depending on how much you have to give to a studio/ space where you. There are a lot of "it depends," but if you love it, and if you are good at it, it is a great creative and fun outlet. If you want more info, let me know what specific questions you might have.

[Anonymous]

It won't be worth it if the gym(s) you'll be subbing at require you to be a ZIN (zumba instructor network) member. That alone is $30 a month.