Instructor Jobs in Connecticut

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 Instructors

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 2 hours ago

Follow all instructor sign-in/sign-out procedures. Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards. Facilitate all member requests or forward to a manager....

Swim Instructor

  • Farmington, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington, CT
  • 1 day ago

Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable....

Swim Instructor

  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, The Swim Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes....

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard (Part-time) Flex

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 4 days ago

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard The Swim Instructor/Lifeguard position is a part-time dual role, whose main objective is teaching learn-to-swim programs, as well as surveillance of pool participants, and...

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

  • Burlington, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Burlington, CT
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coach Date Posted: 4/22/2025 Location: Lewis Mills High School Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date: When filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 12 days ago

Keywords: Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise, Group Fitness, Yoga, Spin, Cycle, ZUMBA, Pilates, Dance...

HIIT Instructor

  • Wethersfield, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Wethersfield, CT
  • 12 days ago

Follow all instructor sign-in/sign-out procedures. Understand, and follow all policies, procedures, and standards....

Part-Time Head Cheerleading Coach

  • New Haven, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 12 days ago

Albertus Magnus College Position Title: Part-Time Head Cheerleading Coach Reporting To: Director of Athletics About Albertus Magnus College: Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and...

Sports Coach

  • Manchester, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 2/7/2023 Location: Manchester High School (9-12) Date Available: Dependent Upon Sport Closing Date: N/A - OPEN   Description: CT...

Swimming Instructor

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 17 days ago

Swimming Instructor |....

Spring Youth Soccer Coach

  • Bristol, CT
  • 23 days ago
  • Bristol, CT
  • 23 days ago

Spring Youth Soccer Coach Soccer XS - Part Time Bristol CT Player Operations: Soccer - Coach 0 3 days ago We are hiring in the following locations: Burlington Granby Bristol Plainville Litchfield...

Pilates Instructors, Southport

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 25 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 25 days ago

You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team of experienced professionals who will help you grow as a Pilates Instructor....

Swim Instructor

  • Stamford, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 29 days ago

Instructor may be required to "shadow" or co-teach to teach, before being give classes of their own. Swim Team coaching experience preferred....

Head Swimming Instructor

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Head Swimming Instructor |....

Indoor Cycling Instructor (sub)

  • Orange, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Indoor Cycling Instructor - Orange, CTOn-call / substitute for Tues/Thurs classes 5:00-5:45pm HealthFitness is looking for a Cycling/Spin Instructor to join the fitness team at our corporate client...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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