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Hello, I'm looking into becoming ACE certified and have a few questions --
How much do you charge/get paid to teach a one hour class? How long did you study prior to taking your certification exam? After passing your certification, how hard was it to find a teaching job? Also, if you're looking to hire someone to teach a fitness class, is there a good resource to post/find instructors looking for classes to teach? TIA! |
Anonymous
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zumbamama
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I'm not ACE certified, but many people I work with are. Are you certifying in group exercise or personal training?
For group ex instructors starting out, $25 is the average rate at gyms. YMCA pays even less. Although gyms don't pay well, they're great for experience and exposure to clientele..a great benefit if you are a personal trainer, too. Trainers make more per/hr (around $40-$100). If you cross-pollinate your fitness classes/personal training, you can build a good business over time. Some trainers do small group sessions, and so would make around $300-$600/hr. Corporate fitness centers and private studios/spas pay group ex instructors better than gyms. Between $50-$100. Running your own show is the most lucrative approach. Find a space, start up a class and charge any way you want. 8 week sessions, drop-in rates, group rates, etc. Some studios will let you work out a profit split. I think most people study for a month. There is much opportunity in the fitness industry. Jobs everywhere. The fitness industry saved me when I was laid off and since evolved into my dream career. Your ACE cert can just be the beginning...as you can build on as many specialties as you want. Yoga, spinning, aquatics, pilates and the million brand name workouts out there. But I've built a pretty solid career with just 2 specialties. Most instructors have a website that can be googled, they are listed on CL and on the database of their certifying organization. There are probably some online resources to locate fitness instructors in DC, but I only know the dance related ones. When we hire an instructor, we either take their class at another site first or hold auditions. |
Anonymous
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Great advice so far - just want to add that as you build your client base, you can also get some (not that expensive) portable equipment and offer to train people in their homes.
I have a couple friends who do this (one in this area, one who not in this area) and people love the convenience. |