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Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach

Coach clients with training plans, technique, and accountability to reach fitness goals.

payments Avg: R18,000

description Overview

Fitness Coaches assess clients, design safe programmes, and track progress. Income varies by employment model (gym, freelance, online coaching).

**A Day in the Life:**
Client sessions, programme updates, lead follow-ups, and admin/marketing for bookings.

schedule A Day in the Life

06:00

Morning client sessions

10:00

Programme planning and check-ins

13:00

Midday coaching sessions

17:00

Admin, bookings, and content/marketing

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Assistant Coach

0-1

Step 2

Personal Trainer

1-4

Step 3

Senior Coach / Specialist Trainer

4-7

Step 4

Studio Owner / Head Coach

7+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 8,000 - R 40,000

Soft Skills

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