Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 89'341 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 129'050 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 111'800 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHealthcare
Spezialist/in Bewegungs- u. Gesundheitsförderung BP
You lead body and health training sessions with expertise and enthusiasm
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Specialists design individual and group training sessions in fitness and health centres
You combine sports science with practical guidance. In gyms, wellness centres, or senior homes, you accompany people on their path to greater vitality. With solid knowledge of anatomy and training principles, you tailor every session exactly to your clients' needs. Whether one-on-one coaching or large group classes, you promote health and actively help people move forward.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
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 Specialist Data Selection&Report. Based on 1,190 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 97'146 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 120'000 | 76 |
| Zug | CHF 113'700 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 112'000 | 72 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 111'952 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 106'350 | 374 |
| Fribourg | CHF 104'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'450 | 73 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 110'000 | 43 |
| Insurance | CHF 110'000 | 70 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 107'100 | 240 |
| Industry various | CHF 107'100 | 47 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 106'125 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Spezialist/in Bewegungs- und Gesundheitsförderung mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Berufsbegleitend, individuell gestaltbar
Official education path
The part-time further training for the federal certificate is individually tailored and requires practical experience
Typical training path
Spezialist/in Bewegungs- und Gesundheitsförderung mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completion of vocational basic training as Fachmann/-frau Bewegungs- und Gesundheitsförderung and vocational practice: min. 3500 hours in min. 2 to max. 5 years in the Fitness- und Gesundheitstraining track, or 500 hours of guided course units in the Körper- und Bewegungsschulung track
- Completion of another vocational basic training at EFZ-Niveau or gymnasiale Maturität and vocational practice: min. 5000 hours in min. 2.5 to max. 5 years in the Fitness- und Gesundheitstraining track, or 750 hours of guided course units in the Körper- und Bewegungsschulung track
- Module completions or equivalence certificates
- Valid BLS (CPR) certificate at the time of the exam
Requirements
- Independence
- Enjoyment of sport and movement
- Strong contact and communication skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with another vocational basic training at EFZ level and relevant practical experience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Expertise
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Independence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the training room and gently correct a client's posture on a weight machine. At the same time, you plan the next group class and check the safety of the equipment
- You create individual lesson plans for different age groups and skill levels
- You lead machine-based strength and endurance training with expert guidance
- You monitor posture and continuously correct movement patterns
- You adjust the training load exactly to match health conditions
- You conduct relaxation techniques and specific back gymnastics classes
- You document your clients' progress and adjust their goals
Working conditions
You work in fitness and wellness centres, hotels, or senior homes. Many also run their own classes in community centres or large companies
Where to learn
- Berufsverband für Gesundheit und Bewegung SchweizKatzenbachstrasse 221, 8052 Zürich
- OdA Bewegung und Gesundheit Dachverband der Bewegungsberufe Schweiz3000 Bern
- Schweiz. Fitness- und Gesundheitscenter Verband (SFGV)3000 Bern
Strengths
- Expertise
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- Income fluctuations
- Responsibility
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