Will “Zumba Instructor” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.

• Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.

• Maintain fitness equipment.

• Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information.

• Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.

• Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.

• Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.

• Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.

• Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.

• Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.

• Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.

• Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.

• Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.

• Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, using knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.

• Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.

• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.

• Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.

• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.

• Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.

• Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.