Certified Personal Trainer responsibilities

Overview

Updated January 8, 2025 8 min read

A Certified Personal Trainer guides, motivates, and supports clients to move forward and achieve fitness goals. Certification is offered by accredited organizations that provide licensure or certification programs. This role involves working with individuals through structured exercise programs and wellness strategies.

• Provide market research and generate leads using social media to target prospective clients.
• Train in CPR in case of emergencies.
• Develop circuit training and small group Pilates classes.
• Instruct Pilates classes and create custom Pilates programs for senior clients.
• Coach and tutor colleagues on exercise science concepts as outlined in NASM certification material.
• Assist in the cardiac rehabilitation clinic, implementing progressive rehabilitation methods with education for long-term health and wellness.
• Train clients using dumbbells, boxing bags, nautilus equipment; operate and adjust equipment according to client needs.

We calculated that 21% of Certified Personal Trainers are proficient in CPR, Customer Service, and Injury Prevention. They’re known for soft skills such as customer-service, communication, and listening skills.

• CPR, 21%
• Customer Service, 15%
• Injury Prevention, 9%
• Group Training, 6%
• NASM, 6%

Other common skills include customer-service, communication, listening, motivational, physical fitness, and problem-solving skills as they relate to day-to-day duties.