Compare Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors & Massage Therapists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,900
Massage Therapists $50,500

Similar skills & knowledge

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Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

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Certification for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists

10 related certifications

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