How Do You Become A Boot Camp Instructor For Troubled Youth?
Boot camp instructors work with teens and young adults who have problems maintaining an adequate standard of living. These teens may experience problems fitting in with their peers and act out in criminal ways, such as shoplifting. Parents expect that their children come back acting more mature and responsible. Working with troubled youths isn’t an easy job because the teens typically don’t want to be there. Most people working in this field start by getting experience working with teens. Obtain certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) or the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA). Certification requires a short exam and a physical exam, both of which you pay for out of pocket. Most boot camps require a fitness certification for all applicants. Take courses from the Red Cross or YMCA on first aid and CPR. Boot camp instructors working with troubled youths must know how to react and what to do in case of an emergency. Many boot camps make a CPR certification
