Dual Apprenticeship as a Sports and Fitness Management Assistant (IHK), Including Professional Fitness Coach (Nationwide in Germany)

The dual apprenticeship as a Sports and Fitness Management Assistant (IHK), including Professional Fitness Coach, lasts 36 months. It provides commercial expertise and nine fitness qualifications, enabling you to work as a trainer from the beginning at a fitness studio, sports facility or health center.

Work as a trainer on the gym floor and in classes; advise and support customers and members; conduct sales conversations; plan and manage training; handle administrative and organizational tasks; develop concepts for different service offerings; organize events; manage finances toward the end of the apprenticeship.

Minimum age of 18; enthusiasm for fitness, sports and exercise; motivation and enjoyment of working with people; quick and strong comprehension; a high willingness to learn and interest in dual training; a high sense of responsibility and independence; willingness to work evenings and weekends.

The program is mainly delivered digitally through webinars and web-based training, with flexible access to all content at any time. The school-based part takes place digitally and through intensive monthly practical workshops in Berlin, Hamburg, Dortmund, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart or Munich.