Fitness, Running, Obstacle Course, Triathlon Industry Jobs & Career Resources
The fitness industry includes a broad spectrum of companies that provide goods and services.
The industry is composed of companies that distribute or manufacture and sell fitness equipment, accessories, apparel, footwear and other gear. Providing services to these companies are designers, engineers, consultants, independent contractors and outside sales reps. Specialty retail stores and mass chain store merchants sell fitness gear, clothing and equipment to the consumer which includes individual fitness enthusiasts, gyms and fitness clubs, trainers, coaches, outfitters, hospitals, wellness centers and even the military and the government. Other careers are available specifically in gym and fitness clubs, private yoga classes, Crossfit gyms, fitness coaching and personal training and in outdoor fitness camps and trips. Other job opportunites exist working for fitness events such as triathlons, multi-sport events, swimming events, running events, mud races and obstacle cources. If your passion is fitness, there are an abundant number and variety of jobs and careers available in the fitness industry. Follow your passion!
Jobs and Careers Available in the Fitness Industry Include:
- Fitness Apparel, Footwear, Gear and Equipment Manufactures and Wholesalers - Includes Designers, Engineers, Business, Marketing etc.
- Fitness Apparel, Footwear, Gear and Equipment Retailers: Sales Staff, Product Buyers, Store Managers.
- Gym and Fitness Clubs
- Crossfit Gyms
- Corporate Wellness Directors
- Personal Fitness Trainers and Nutritional Coaching
- Sports Specific Trainers
- Fitness Directors - Camps, Resorts
- Fitness Leaders - Tours and Trips
- Event Directors and Workers
- Fitness Independent Sales Reps
- Private Yoga and Other Exercise Classes
- Consultants and Independent Contractors Providing Services
Fitness Associations
- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- American Sports and Fitness Association
- Aquatic Exercise Association
- American Fitness Professionals and Associates
- American Institute of Fitness Educators
- American Senior Fitness Association
- Crossfit
- IDEA, The Association of Fitness Professionals
- International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
- Internation Obstacle Course Federation
- International Triathlon Union
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- IHRSA, The Association For Health Clubs
- National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA))
- Running USA
- Running Industry Association
- USA Triathlon
- US Obstacle Course Racing Association
- Triathlon Business International
- Yoga Alliance
Fitness Industry Trade Shows
- Athletic Business
- Club Industry
- Health & Fitness Business Expo
- IHRSA
- National Fitness Trade Show
- Running USA Annual Conference
- The Running Event
Trade Magazines and Newsletters
- Club Industry Fitness Business Pro
- Fitness Industry News
- National Fitness Trade Journal
- Club Business International
- Personal Trainer Today, Industry Magazine
- Triathlon Business News
- Yoga Journal
Executive Search Firms
- Frontier Talent
- Highline Outdoor Group
- Next Level Executive
- Noto Group
- The Forest Group
- The Whiting Group
Other Resource Links
- Garagegymplanner.com - Guide to Fitness Workouts
Outside Sales Rep Associations
- EORA - Eastern Outdoor Reps Association
- EWSRA - Eastern Winter Sports Reps Association
- MRA - Midwest Reps Association
- NEWSR - New England Winter Sports Reps, Inc
- MWSRA- Midwest Winter Sports Resps Assn.
- Outdoor Reps Association, Inc.
- SWRA - Southeastern Winter Reps Association
- WWSRA - Western Winter Sports Reps Association
- United State Reps Association