Instructor Jobs in Brighton, CO

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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Fitness Instructor

  • Louisville, CO (19 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Louisville, CO (19 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 3 hours ago

Programs include, but are not limited to: group exercise, weight training, cycling, dance, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates and more!...

Assistant Flag Football Coach - Smoky Hill High School

  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 9 hours ago

Assistant Flag Football Coach - Smoky Hill High School Employer Cherry Creek School District No. 5 Location Englewood, CO, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Cherry Creek School District...

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

  • Commerce City, CO (4 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Commerce City, CO (4 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Assistant Cheerleading Coach JobID: 992 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Shelley High School Closing Date: Open until filled Assistant Cheerleading...

Pilates Reformer Instructor

  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Candidate educates class participants at the Malley Recreation Center, and other contracted locations. Demonstrates safe and effective Pilates on reformer-based exercises for both general and...

PC Specialized Water Fitness Instructor

  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 5 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW Seeking energetic, experienced instructor to teach adult water fitness classes at Pirates Cove Waterpark....

Group Fitness Instructor - Row House

  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Group Fitness Instructor - Row House Xponential Fitness - 2.5 Centennial, CO Job Details Part-time Estimated: $73.9K - $93.6K a year 4 hours ago Benefits Gym membership Flexible schedule Qualifications...

Youth Sports Tennis Instructor

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Although these positions are flexible, they are year-round, and instructors will typically work 20-30 hours per week....

Pickleball Instructor

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Join our dedicated team of pickleball instructors and enrich the lives of participants through safe and enjoyable instruction!...

Swim Instructor

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 days ago

What our Swim Instructors are all about: Our Swim Instructors help our members improve their swimming techniques by providing quality instruction and coaching....

Senior Swim Coach

  • Lafayette, CO (17 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lafayette, CO (17 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Responsible for the overall supervision and planning of swim team participants. Conduct team practice sessions and meets. Must be able to work flexible hours that include Monday through Friday...

Swim Instructor - Boulder

  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boulder, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities Swim Instructors are enthusiastic and portray a positive attitude Relate positively to a variety of people including other staff, parents, and program participants Instructors must...

Swim Instructor - Lafayette

  • Lafayette, CO (17 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lafayette, CO (17 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities Swim Instructors are enthusiastic and portray a positive attitude Relate positively to a variety of people including other staff, parents, and program participants Instructors must...

Swim Coach / Teacher

  • Westminster, CO (15 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Westminster, CO (15 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 12 days ago

Job Type Part-time Description FOSS is making waves with its first-ever expansion into Colorado! With 31 schools already thriving across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, and...

Swim Instructor

  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 15 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Head Girls Swim Coach at Erie High School

  • Longmont, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: Athletics-Activities: High School/ Coach Date Posted: 4/15/2025 Location: Athletics/Activities/Fine Arts Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year Closing Date: Open Until Filled...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Brighton, CO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Brighton, CO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.3%
Master's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Brighton, CO
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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