USDF Certified Instructor/Trainer: First Level

Median Annual Income

$64,340

Projected Job Growth

+12 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.

Median Annual Income

$65,130

Projected Job Growth

-1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Education

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Median Annual Income

$45,330

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Education

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

Median Annual Income

$45,910

Projected Job Growth

+9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Median Annual Income

$35,820

Projected Job Growth

+10 %

Career Cluster(s)

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Median Annual Income

$51,896

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Median Annual Income

$81,411.2

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

Median Annual Income

$57,930

Projected Job Growth

+13 %

Career Cluster(s)

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

Median Annual Income

$29,390

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.

Median Annual Income

$46,480

Projected Job Growth

+14 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.