Instructor Jobs in Alabama

A Fitness Instructor, also known as a Fitness Trainer, serves a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry through facilitating exercise routines and advising clients on health and nutrition. They design and lead fitness programs tailored to individual or group needs, ensuring proper exercise techniques, equipment use, and safety. Fitness instructors also motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals, provide feedback, and adjust fitness plans as needed. They may work in various settings such as gyms, fitness studios, or clients' homes. A fitness instructor should be physically fit, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

A Fitness Instructor should ideally have a certification in personal training or a related field from a recognized organization like the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), or International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Some may even have specialized certifications for specific types of training, such as yoga or pilates. First aid and CPR certifications are also crucial for fitness trainers, as they may need to handle emergency situations during training sessions. Prior to becoming a Fitness Instructor, a person might work as an Exercise Instructor, Fitness Assistant, or even a Sports Coach, roles that provide valuable experience and knowledge in physical training and client interaction.

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • One & Only Fitness Consulting
  • Auburn, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, AL
  • 1 day ago

following: Pilates Yoga Kickboxing Zumba Barre You MUST hold a personal training, yoga, or group fitness certification....

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Multi-Format Fitness Instructors

  • Torch Fitness by Valet Living
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago

Torch Fitness, a division of Valet Living, is looking for enthusiastic Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, and Group Exercise Instructors to lead engaging, high-energy 45-minute fitness classes in/around Huntsville...

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Group Exercise Instructor

  • YMCA
  • Trussville, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Trussville, AL
  • 5 days ago

The instructor is proficient in various group exercise disciplines offered and defined by the YMCA....

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Group Exercise Instructor-Yoga for Seniors

  • YMCA
  • Trussville, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Trussville, AL
  • 5 days ago

The instructor is proficient in various group exercise disciplines offered and defined by the YMCA....

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Group Exercise Instructor-Water Fitness

  • YMCA
  • Trussville, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Trussville, AL
  • 5 days ago

Group Exercise Instructor-Water Fitness Trussville Branch - Trussville, AL 35173 Apply Overview Position Type Part Time Apply Description Primary Summary: The YMCA focuses on strengthening communities...

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Crunch Fitness
  • Oxford, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Oxford, AL
  • 7 days ago

Specialty Class Formats (Barre, Group Cycling, Pilates, TRX, Yoga, Zumba, etc.): Valid format-specific certifications recognized and accredited by the organizations above....

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Group Exercise Instructor-Les Mills BodyPump/Strength Development

  • YMCA of Greater Birmingham
  • Trussville, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Trussville, AL
  • 7 days ago

The instructor is proficient in various group exercise disciplines offered and defined by the YMCA....

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Fitness Instructor

  • City of Fairhope (AL)
  • Fairhope, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairhope, AL
  • 8 days ago

Develops, demonstrates and implements fitness routines to ensure exercise is completed safely and in accordance with City, fitness and safety practices, protocol and procedures....

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Dance Teacher - Grissom High School

  • Alabama Department of Education
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 14 days ago

Job Title Teacher Job Code CI-119 Job Grade Teacher's Schedule Job Goal To provide guidance and instruction to students within the Huntsville City School System through teaching subject matter and...

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Fitness Instructor (Independent): Substitute

  • Torch Fitness by Valet Living
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 15 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 15 days ago

Torch Fitness, a division of Valet Living, is looking for an enthusiastic Group Fitness instructor to sub engaging, high-energy 45-minute fitness classes around Huntsville and/or Madison, AL This is...

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Assistant Swim Coach - Hoover YMCA

  • YMCA of Greater Birmingham
  • Hoover, AL
  • 23 days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 23 days ago

. • Assist in implementing a comprehensive aquatics program that includes instruction, fitness, and competitive swimming opportunities. • Promote YMCA aquatics programs and help recruit swimmers to...

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PT Group Fitness Instructor

  • Centers
  • Jacksonville, AL
  • 24 days ago
  • Jacksonville, AL
  • 24 days ago

It is preferred that all candidates have a primary group exercise certification AND specialty cert. Exceptions will be on a case-by-case basis based on a variety of factors....

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Group Exercise Instructor (Les Mills - Body Pump, Shapes, BodyBalance)

  • YMCA
  • Hoover, AL
  • 24 days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 24 days ago

The instructor is proficient in various group exercise disciplines offered and defined by the YMCA....

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Part-time Dance Teacher - 3 periods per day_26-27

  • Alabama Department of Education
  • Trussville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Trussville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Date: April 21, 2026 (Repost from April 3, 2026) Position/Title: Part-time Dance Teacher - 3 periods per day School/Work Site: Hewitt-Trussville High School Grade Level(s) or Area: Grades 9th -...

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Reformer Pilates Instructor

  • YMCA OF SOUTH ALABAMA INC
  • Foley, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Foley, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Share job details to REFORMER PILATES INSTRUCTOR John McClure Snook Family YMCA - Foley, AL 36535 REFORMER PILATES INSTRUCTOR Description Position Summary The Pilates Reformer Instructor is responsible...

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Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Alabama

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 Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.1%
Master's Degree
22.1%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Alabama
Less than 1 year
66.7%
1-2 years
14.3%
None
9.5%
2-4 years
4.8%
4-6 years
4.8%


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