There are plenty of opportunities for part time personal training jobs - indeed, these positions far outnumber full time ones.
Part time personal training jobs allow you to have another position that is perhaps more steady, such as a gym instructor, then schedule your private clients around their work schedules and your shifts.
These positions are not particularly well paid, ranging from ?10 - ?40 per hour for most sessions - although popular trainers can earn up to ?100 per hour, this is the exception rather than the rule.
Working hours can be quite anti-social, with lots of evenings and weekends - this is likely to be the only time your clients are available. Where you work will likely depend on your relationship with a local gym - do you work from the gym, in clients' homes, or do you have a space and equipment of your own?
If you are trained and qualified, and have at least 12 months' experience, you can promote your services by joining the National Register of Personal Trainers - they have both an online and an offline directory, which is a great place for clients to find you.
In addition to working freelance, you might also look for work with large health club chains, in resorts or spas, even on cruise ships. There are also some large companies with workplace fitness facilities where you might find employment.
To move above the basic level of pay, you will ultimately need to develop some areas of specialization. This will involve further training, but will pay off in the long run.
