Tips for Entry
Read industry publications such as American Fitness (https://magazine.nasm.org), published by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and IDEA Fitness Journal (http://www.ideafit.com/idea-fitness-journal) to stay abreast of developments in the field and learn about job opportunities.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/fitness-director-jobs
- http://www.indeed.com/q-Fitness-Director-jobs.html
Talk to fitness trainers about their careers. Ask them for advice on breaking into the field.
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