5 Must-Try Jobs For Fitness Lovers

5 Must-Try Jobs For Fitness Lovers More and more people are making their health a priority in their day-to-day life. What better way to stay fit than actually work in the profession? For those of you who are fitness enthusiasts, here are five jobs you have to tryFitness DirectorIn the fitness world, the title of fitness director can be a bit vague as the job title can mean different things at different places. Some fitness directors manage group exercise classes at a fitness center while other fitness directors manage personal trainers and handle office related duties, including sales. When applying for these jobs, make sure to look at the job descriptionso you know what the company is specifically looking for. Most places prefer a fitness director to have a bachelors degree in physical education or another health field. According to Payscale, the median salary for fitness directors is $40,669.Fitness Apparel DesignerHey, it takes a level of passion to stitch up sweatpants and shorts for a living Apparel designers at major brands such as Adidas or Nike usually have fashion degrees from institutions such as the Parsons School of Design or Fashion Institute of Technology. An average day of work for apparel designers involves meetings with different departments, researching, sketching and designing custom team athletic gear and working out so they know firsthand the comfort level of the attire while in the gym. As for an average salary, Indeed lists fashion designers in the U.S. as making an average of $53,309 per year.Yoga InstructorYoga instructors guide their students through mediation, breathing, posture and stretching techniques. Theres no required bachelors degree for this job, but potential instructors are required to complete training under a registered professional with the Yoga Alliance. Requirements include being fit and flexible. As with any instructor role, patience is a plus and joga instructors are always encouraged to maintain a calm disposition. Y oga studios have grown in popularity over the years, creating even moreopportunities to teach (especially during evenings and weekends). Glassdoor reports the national average yoga instructor salary to be $37,900, but yoga instructors who travel for private sessions earn more.Sports CoachCoaches physically train athletes and also provide mentorship, guiding them to their full potential. (Coaching is a method of fitness for the management or prior experience working as a sports coach.Personal TrainerLast but not least, the role of an independent personal trainer is an obvious choice when it comes to careers in fitness. This job can be rewarding as personal trainers get to witness the transition of their clients in their weight and wellness journey. Many personal trainers are goal-oriented and strive to get their clients in tip-top shape. Most trainers start out working for a gym or fitness center. Then, after building a clientele, most personal trainers will work independently where they get to pocket their hourly rate instead of giving a portion to the gym or fitness center. The requirements for becoming a personal trainer include completing an ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam, though some places require personal trainers have a bachelors degree in kinesiology, exercise science or other health specification. According to Salary.com, the salary range for personal trainers is from $41,531 to $70,700.--Leesa is a writer and blogger who loves to travel. She currently spends her time between New York and Florida. binnensee more of her writing at leesadavis.com.