Guide Jobs

A Guide in the fitness and recreation industry is a professional who facilitates fitness activities and recreational programs. They are responsible for leading fitness classes, designing physical exercise routines, giving advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and ensuring that the fitness and recreational activities are safe and enjoyable for all participants. Guides often work in various settings, such as gyms, fitness centers, resorts, and outdoor recreational facilities. They play a crucial role in ensuring that all fitness and recreation programs are conducted according to the guidelines and standards set by the industry.

Before becoming a Guide, individuals may have roles such as Fitness Instructor, Recreation Assistant, or Personal Trainer. All of these roles require knowledge of fitness techniques and a strong understanding of safety procedures. Guides should have excellent leadership, communication and motivational skills. The ability to perform CPR and first aid is also essential. As for certifications, it is beneficial for Guides to have a degree in physical education, sports science, or a related field. Additionally, having a fitness instructor certification from a recognized institution, and other specialized certifications like CPR and first aid, can enhance their credibility and expertise in the industry.

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Tour Guide

Part Time Tour Guide Waterloo IA MUST be available to work on Saturdays. The hours of operation for the facility are Tuesday-Saturday from 9-5, and they close on Sunday and Monday....

Recreation Specialist

  • Albany, GA
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  • Albany, GA
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Job ID 286680 Location Georgia Gwinnett College Department Recreation/Program Activity Business Unit Georgia Gwinnett College Posted Date 06/12/2025

Supervisory Recreation Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago

Facilities include a bowling center, fitness center, therapy pool, golf course, outdoor sports areas, fitness trails, recreation rooms, lounge areas, auditorium, theatre, card rooms, arts and crafts...

Recreation Specialist - Homeless Families - NY

  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 hour ago

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is committed to the vision of a world free of domestic violence, homelessness, poverty, and trauma, where individuals,...

Recreation Specialist

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 5 hours ago

About Us Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students'...

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a practical exercise....

Parks & Recreation Specialist (IBP Ice Center)

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 15 hours ago

Join Our Team at the IBP Ice Center! The Sioux City Parks and Recreation Department is hiring three (3) part-time, self-directed individuals to serve as Parks and Recreation Specialists at the IBP...

The department manages 39 facilities including recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics...

Recreation Specialist

  • Murphy, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Murphy, TX
  • 15 hours ago

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of...

Recreation Specialist (Sailing)

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 18 hours ago

Summary The purpose of this position is to effectively develop, coordinate, manage and publicize an effective sailing program at the Sailing Center on Naval Station Norfolk. Responsibilities...

Recreation Specialist

  • Oneonta, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Oneonta, NY
  • 23 hours ago

. + Guide students to make informed lifestyle choices concerning fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles + Prepare schedules and calendars for all recreational activities + Coordinate student field...

Coach Recreation Specialist Tennis Camp-4

  • Rochester, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 23 hours ago

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness,...

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application. Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of...

Recreation Specialist 8199

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 1 day ago

About Us When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has...

Recreation Specialist - Therapeutics

  • Hoover, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 1 day ago

relationships with participant caregivers/parents Creates recreational and athletic programs to include but not limited to swim team, basketball, volleyball, seated volleyball, tennis, pickleball and group fitness...

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Salary for Guide Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Guide positions.



Highest Education Level

Guides offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.8%
Master's Degree
17.5%
High School or GED
12.6%
Associate's Degree
7.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Guides
Less than 1 year
68.7%
None
24.2%
6-8 years
3.2%
4-6 years
3.0%
2-4 years
0.8%
1-2 years
0.2%


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