Personal Trainer Jobs in Maryland

A Personal Trainer plays a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry. They specialize in creating custom exercise programs for individuals or groups, based on their physical abilities and health goals. Personal Trainers guide their clients through various exercises, ensuring proper form and safety. They also provide motivation, monitor progress, and make adjustments to the program as needed. Some trainers may offer dietary and lifestyle advice to enhance results. Certified Trainers have in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, and specific exercise techniques.

Before becoming a Personal Trainer, an individual could hold several related positions such as Fitness Instructor, Gym Assistant, or Physical Education Teacher. These roles provide valuable experience in instructing and motivating individuals, operating fitness equipment, and understanding exercise science. In terms of qualifications, a personal trainer should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and an accredited certification in personal training. Some reputable certifications include NASM, ACE, and ACSM. Additional skills such as CPR and AED certification are also helpful as they are equipped to respond to emergency situations. Communication skills, patience, and the ability to motivate are also key traits of successful personal trainers.

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Athletic Trainer

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 30+ days ago

therapeutic exercise, modalities, and work conditioning as necessary Perform data analysis and execute administrative tasks including, but not limited to, collection of data, completion of forms, documenting...

Temporary Wellness Instructor - Personal Trainer Montgomery College

  • Rockville, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 5 hours ago

Employee Wellness Instructors provide high-quality, safe group fitness instruction through engaging, educational, and fun classes that promote fitness, wellness, and positive self-worth. They act...

Personal Trainer - Stretch & Recovery Specialist

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 14 hours ago

Essential Functions: Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time Conduct new member orientation pre-exercise biometrics and goal evaluations Develop personalized fitness programs...

Personal Trainer, Bethesda

  • Potomac, MD
  • 16 hours ago
  • Potomac, MD
  • 16 hours ago

As an Equinox personal trainer your career becomes an empowered lifestyle founded on maximizing both your personal and client performance....

Personal Trainer - Strength and Conditioning

  • Olney, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Olney, MD
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions: Develop and maintain your training business Help recruit and retain Explosive Performance members Monitor, coach, and instruct members in safe and effective exercise tactics Support...

Personal Trainer

  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 4 days ago

Title Personal Trainer About the Organization A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHEVY CHASE CLUB, INC....

Permanent Sports Medicine Exercise Instructor

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Sports Medicine Exercise Instructor job in Baltimore, Maryland paying $39.00/shift....

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • Chestertown, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Chestertown, MD
  • 6 days ago

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for the overall success, performance and management for the strength and conditioning program for all student athletes. Essential duties...

Clinical Exercise Physiologist II

  • Towson, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 6 days ago

Physiology, Kinesiology or related field (required) Minimum 2-3 years in a Cardiopulmonary rehab setting ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Required) Experience with multi-disease populations (Required...

PRN Exercise Physiologist

  • Olney, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Olney, MD
  • 7 days ago

Implements plan of care utilizing principles of exercise physiology. Instructs participants in proper techniques and use of equipment....

Clinical Athletic Trainer

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 8 days ago

Create and develop education and training documents for patients and families regarding sports injury, prevention and diagnosis Athletic Training Outreach Program Organize and implement an afternoon...

Exercise Physiologist, Day Shift, Cardiac Rehabilitation

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 9 days ago

outpatient cardiac rehabilitation exercise sessions (working with multiple clients simultaneously) Qualified candidates will possess: Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology and/or equivalent required...

Personal Trainer Apprentice

  • Columbia, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 12 days ago

Personal Trainer Apprentice Overview of the Job: Columbia Association (CA) is looking for part-time enthusiastic and business-minded Personal Trainer Apprentice to join our team!...

Cover team practices, allowing access to the athletic training room. Cover sporting events as scheduled with the Athletic Director (includes school holidays and some weekends)....

Athletic Performance Coach

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago

prevention, recovery, and conditioning best practices for assigned sports and individual athletes Maintains student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs using TeamBuildr software...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Personal Trainer Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Personal Trainers in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.2%
Master's Degree
25.2%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Personal Trainers in Maryland
2-4 years
43.2%
1-2 years
40.2%
None
16.6%


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