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HUSTLE #483 5.9 Personal Training & Fitness

After-School Youth Fitness Coach

💰 Startup Cost $0
⏰ Time/wk 5-10 hrs
📊 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
🏆 1st Month $ $200-400
💵 Monthly Range $400-800
⏱ First $ In 1-2 weeks
Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, Care.com
Run after-school fitness sessions for kids — games, relay races, obstacle courses, and basic sports skills. Parents want their kids active and off screens. Charge $10-15 per child per session. A group of 8-10 kids for an hour earns $80-150. Twice a week after school puts $640-1,200 monthly in your pocket. It is play, not drill sergeant training — keep it fun and they will beg to come back.
🚀 First Step
Design a fun 60-minute kids' fitness session with relay races and games, then post in local parent Facebook groups offering after-school fitness with a free trial day.
  • Turn every exercise into a game — crab walk races beat sit-ups every single time for kids
  • Have a simple reward system — stickers or a high-five chart keep kids motivated week to week
  • Get on the school's approved vendor list so you can use the school field or gym
🛠 Tools & Resources: Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, Care.com, cones and jump ropes, Venmo