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 FH
You train athletes at the highest level and support their sporting development.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Trainers with an FH degree prepare athletes for competitions.
You accompany athletes on their individual path to peak performance. As a Trainer/in FH, you plan targeted training programs and precisely analyze technical processes. Your task is to prepare athletes optimally for competitions and support their long-term performance development. You rely on solid sports science methods and personal motivation.
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
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science EHSM in Sports
Official education path
You complete a six-semester bachelor's degree at an FH with a focus on sports science and practice.
Typical training path
Bachelor of Science EHSM in Sports
Prerequisites
- Bachelor Fachhochschule FH
- Bachelor Private Schule
- Bachelor of Science EHSM in Sports
- Ausbildung zum/zur Fitnesstrainer/in (Fern-Ausbildung an der Deutschen Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement)
- Sportpraktische Eignungsabklärung (for EHSM)
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Gültiger Ersthelfer Stufe 1 IVR or BLS-AED-SRC Komplettkurs (max. 2 years)
- Nothilfe-/Nothelferkurs (max. 6 years)
- Aktuelles Brevet Basis Pool der Schweizerischen Lebensrettungsgesellschaft (max. 4 years)
Requirements
- Führungs- und Sozialkompetenzen
- Gute Beobachtungsgabe
- Analytische Fähigkeiten
- Kommunikationsfähigkeit
- Kontaktfreude
Where this can lead
A career change is possible, for example, through training as a fitness trainer or related sports professions.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Observation skills
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Sociability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the training field and correct posture together with the athletes. Together you discuss the next steps for the upcoming competition preparation.
- You plan individual training programs for athletes of all ages.
- You carefully analyze the technical movement patterns of your athletes.
- You systematically prepare athletes for competitions.
- You document performance development and continuously adjust goals.
- You motivate your athletes during setbacks and build their endurance.
- You coordinate cooperation with other professionals in the sports sector.
Working conditions
You work in sports clubs, fitness studios, or training centers. Your workplace is usually the sports hall or an outdoor area.
Where to learn
- Eidg. Hochschule für Sport Magglingen EHSM Sportstudien2532 Magglingen
- Deutsche Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement Studienzentrum Schweiz c/o SAFS AGAlbisriederstrasse 226, 8047 Zürich
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Observation skills
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Sociability
Trade-offs
- Time pressure
- Physical strain
- Responsibility
- Weekend work
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