Many instructors find their way into the fitness industry because they're seeking a flexible work environment where they can truly follow their passion: helping others live fuller, healthier lives. This career path is not without compromise, however, as many instructors can find it tough to still bring in a stable income even while juggling teaching multiple classes per week. The opportunity to be hired as a full-time employee at a studio or gym can be appealing, as that often coincides with more stability, benefits, etc. Yet there are important considerations to make, especially depending on whether you want to teach at more than one studio. Here, we weigh the pro's and con's of working as an employee or an independent contractor as an instructor.
