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 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Sport- und Bewegungsinstruktor/in FH
You design health-promoting movement for clients in fitness and wellness
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You advise clients, create training plans, and lead movement sessions in gyms, wellness centers, or sports clubs
As a Sport- und Bewegungsinstruktor/in FH, you combine scientific knowledge with practical guidance. You accompany people on their path to better health and well-being. Through individual training concepts and precise movement instructions, you help your clients reach their goals safely. Your expertise makes you an indispensable expert in modern fitness and healthcare.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathHigher 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 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
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science EHSM in Sports
Official education path
Training takes place at a university of applied sciences and ends with a Bachelor in Sports. It combines theoretical foundations with practical specialization.
Typical training path
Bachelor of Science EHSM in Sports
Curriculum
- In einer breitgefächerten Grundbildung entwickeln die Studierenden die sportwissenschaftlichen und –praktischen Kernkompetenzen, die sie für ihren Weg benötigen
- Ab dem dritten Semester findet zudem eine Profilbildung (Vertiefung) in Richtung Sportmanagement oder Sportdidaktik statt
- Diese wird durch ein Langzeitpraktikum im fünften Semester unterstützt, bevor im sechsten Semester die Bachelorarbeit und die weitere Profilschärfung erfolgen
Prerequisites
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Current Brevet Basis Pool of the Schweizerischen Lebensrettungsgesellschaft (max. 4 years old)
Requirements
- Good observation skills
- Communication skills
- Sociability
- Independence
- Client-oriented behavior
- 1In einer breitgefächerten Grundbildung entwickeln die Studierenden die sportwissenschaftlichen und –praktischen Kernkompetenzen, die sie für ihren Weg benötigen
- 2Ab dem dritten Semester findet zudem eine Profilbildung (Vertiefung) in Richtung Sportmanagement oder Sportdidaktik statt
- 3Diese wird durch ein Langzeitpraktikum im fünften Semester unterstützt, bevor im sechsten Semester die Bachelorarbeit und die weitere Profilschärfung erfolgen
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you already have related sports science or medical training. Additional courses in specific training methods will deepen your skills.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Observation skills
- Communication skills
- Client focus
- Independence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the training group and gently correct posture during a new exercise. You give clear breathing cues and motivate participants to train safely and effectively.
- You advise clients individually on their sports goals and health needs.
- You create and review custom training plans for different fitness levels.
- You lead targeted movement sessions and focus on correct execution.
- You conduct standardized fitness tests to assess current training levels.
- You correct faulty movement patterns to prevent injuries.
- You explain the safe use of available sports equipment.
Working conditions
You mainly work in fitness and health centers, wellness facilities, sports clubs, or hotels. Your workplace is usually the training hall or the outdoor area of the respective facility.
Where to learn
- Eidg. Hochschule für Sport Magglingen EHSM Sportstudien2532 Magglingen
Strengths
- Observation skills
- Communication skills
- Client focus
- Independence
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Flexibility
- Responsibility
- Rotating duties
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