Career: Personal Trainer
Average salary: $25,910
Degree needed: Certificate or associate’s degree in personal training from an accredited personal training program
Certifications: Certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is required
Scholarships: Apply online
Common employers: Physical fitness facilities, health clubs and gyms. Less than 10% of personal trainers are self-employed.
Job outlook: Very strong job growth, good job opportunities for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Personal training is a great career for women who love to exercise and are always showing friends and family their latest exercise move. (You know who you are.) Working as a personal trainer gives you an opportunity to get paid to work out, use a gym for free, and help others become healthy and fit. Because of its flexibility, this is a great career for women in every walk of life.
