Also called: Boutique Studio Owner, Fitness Franchisee
Owns a gym, CrossFit box, cycling or boutique studio, building memberships and a team of coaches.
He coaches the 6 a.m. class, then spends the morning on member retention numbers, a broken rowing machine and a new hire's schedule. At noon he films promo videos; evenings he coaches again.
Many small gyms net modest profits; successful multi-site owners and franchisees earn far more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 6 years after high school. Fitness certifications and coaching experience; business skills learned on the job or in school.
Ways in: Certification, 4-year college, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Kinesiology, Business Administration, Exercise Science.
Growing faster than average.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Apps run sign-ups, billing and even workout plans, cutting staff; the coaches and community that keep members stay human.
Classes: Physical education, Business, Anatomy & Physiology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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