Instructor Jobs in New Port Richey, FL

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

  • BayCare
  • Clearwater, FL (18 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (18 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Instructors teaching licensed/branded formats (e.g. Zumba, Les Mills) must also be trained and licensed to teach those specific formats....

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Les Mills Group Exercise Instructor - James P. Gills

  • YMCA of the Suncoast
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 25 days ago

GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares room prior to class to ensure it starts on time. Responsible for choreography and music selection that meets YMCA guidelines....

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Group Exercise Instructor - James P. Gills

  • YMCA of the Suncoast
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 25 days ago

GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares room prior to class to ensure it starts on time. Responsible for choreography and music selection that meets YMCA guidelines....

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Zumba Group Exercise Instructor - James P. Gills

  • YMCA of the Suncoast
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 25 days ago

GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares room prior to class to ensure it starts on time. Responsible for choreography and music selection that meets YMCA guidelines....

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Silver Sneakers Group Exercise Instructor - James P. Gills

  • YMCA of the Suncoast
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 25 days ago

GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares room prior to class to ensure it starts on time. Responsible for choreography and music selection that meets YMCA guidelines....

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Swim Instructor - Greater Palm Harbor

  • YMCA of the Suncoast
  • Palm Harbor, FL (11 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL (11 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: YMCA of the Suncoast Greater Palm Harbor Branch Swim Instructor Rate of pay: $15.45/hr - $15.70/hr Shift: Varies....

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Line Dance Instructor, Bardmoor Branch YMCA

  • YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
  • Largo, FL (22 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Largo, FL (22 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Requirments: Prior experience teaching dance, group fitness, or line dancing specifically (formal certifications a plus, but not required)....

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Swim Coach

  • Invited
  • Clearwater, FL (18 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (18 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much...

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Group Exercise Instructor (Cycle & HITT) - John Geigle North Pinellas

  • YMCA of the Suncoast
  • Palm Harbor, FL (11 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL (11 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares room prior to class to ensure it starts on time. Responsible for choreography and music selection that meets YMCA guidelines....

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Swim Coach - John Geigle North Pinellas

  • YMCA of the Suncoast
  • Palm Harbor, FL (11 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL (11 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Location: YMCA of the Suncoast John Geigle North Pinellas Branch Rate of pay: $14.35/hr - $17.70/hr Shift: Swim teach coach working with our lower levels of swim participants. Practices go from...

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Swim Instructor - John Geigle North Pinellas

  • YMCA of the Suncoast
  • Palm Harbor, FL (11 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL (11 miles from New Port Richey, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Must be at least 16 years of age and possess a current YMCA Swim Instructor or Red Cross WSI certification upon hire....

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Fitness Instructor

  • Planet Fitness Inc.
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Regular, consistent cleaning and sanitizing of all exercise equipment and Black Card spa amenities. This includes communal spaces as well as your assigned area....

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Demographic Data for New Port Richey, FL

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in New Port Richey, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in New Port Richey, FL 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 New Port Richey, FL
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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