Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Trainer/in Körper- und Bewegungsschulung
You guide groups and individuals toward healthy movement and relaxation
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Professional guidance for health-promoting movement and relaxation in fitness and wellness centres.
You shape daily life actively in gyms, sports halls, or wellness centres. As a Trainer/in Körper- und Bewegungsschulung, you guide groups and individuals toward good health. You combine solid knowledge of training methods with personal advice. Your goal is to integrate movement into daily life sustainably and support physical and mental health.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMovement & Sport
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Trainer/in Körper- und Bewegungsschulung mit Branchenzertifikat BGB Schweiz
Official education path
The main route is a certificate-based course that qualifies you at level 3 of the professional framework.
Typical training path
Trainer/in Körper- und Bewegungsschulung mit Branchenzertifikat BGB Schweiz
Prerequisites
- Completed training as Fachmann/Fachfrau Bewegungs- und Gesundheitsförderung
- Valid CPR certificate
Requirements
- Joy in sport and movement
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication ability
- Willingness to work irregular hours
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Passion for sport
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility
- Observational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand before the group in a bright room and demonstrate the next exercise. With clear instructions and positive feedback, you guide participants through the movements.
- You guide groups and individuals toward health-promoting movement and relaxation.
- You advise clients comprehensively on movement, relaxation, and nutrition.
- You conduct fitness tests and create individual training programmes from the results.
- You design movement activities for health promotion and leisure time.
- You analyse group dynamics and adapt your methods to the target audience.
- You demonstrate basic exercises and correct participants' form.
- You plan and lead classes such as Pilates, aqua fitness, or walking.
Working conditions
You work in gyms, health and movement centres, or sports halls. You often lead classes there for different age and fitness groups.
Where to learn
- Berufsverband für Gesundheit und Bewegung SchweizKatzenbachstrasse 221, 8052 Zürich
Strengths
- Passion for sport
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility
- Observational skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- Building motivation
- Stress in class
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