Instructor Jobs in Stockbridge, GA

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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PRIVATE SWIM INSTRUCTORS $46-$66/hr - Hiring Now

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 3 days ago

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Swim Instructor I

  • Decatur, GA (16 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (16 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent....

TEMP-Fitness (Group Fitness Instructor)

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 4 days ago

The complex is a unique expansion of the existing swimming and diving venue built for the 1996 Olympic Games....

Studio Fitness Instructor

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Windy Hill instructors are as excited to learn as they are to teach. Our instructors are encouraged to think of Windy Hill as a place to build your career....

Fitness Instructor

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Pay Rate: $41.50 per class Druid Hills Golf Club, one of the most prestigious clubs in Atlanta, is seeking an enthusiastic Fitness Instructor to join our team The successful candidate will have the...

Pilates Reformer Instructor - Evenings and Weekends

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Druid Hills Golf Club, one of the most prestigious clubs in Atlanta, is seeking a motivated and energetic Pilates Reformer Instructor to join our team....

Kids Soccer Coach

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for energetic Youth Soccer Coaches in the East Atlanta area! You will lead engaging and interactive pre-soccer classes for toddlers to preteens. This program focuses on introducing...

Swim Instructor

  • McDonough, GA (10 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • McDonough, GA (10 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Strong swimming skills are a plus but can be taught and developed!...

Swim Coach (GHSA Inaugural Team)

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago

stakeholders Support recruitment and retention of swimmers, including engagement with students from Drew's middle school pipeline Preferred Qualifications: Prior coaching experience in competitive swimming...

Early Childhood Sports Instructor

  • McDonough, GA (10 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • McDonough, GA (10 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago

The majority of classes are held during and after school hours and on weekend mornings. The ideal candidate would have the following availability: + Monday thru Friday 11am to 6pm + Saturday...

Pilates Reformer Instructor

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago

You prepare and instruct group exercise classes such as cycle, yoga, pilates, core, stability, flexibility, and youth, teen, and adult sports performance....

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Our Group Fitness Instructors earn a competitive commission rate based on experience....

Group Exercise Instructor II

  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (17 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Must pass group exercise audition based upon the format(s) of group exercise instruction for which the instructor is being hired....

Assistant Sports Instructor

  • Decatur, GA (16 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (16 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 11 days ago

NATURE AND SCOPE Under the direction of the Sports Program Director or Coordinator, the Assistant Sports Instructor is responsible for assisting the Sports Specialty Instructor in implementing sport...

Specialty Sports Instructor - Soccer

  • Decatur, GA (16 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (16 miles from Stockbridge, GA)
  • 12 days ago

The Sports Specialty instructor demonstrates and explains the skills and rules of sports to individuals or groups....

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Stockbridge, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Stockbridge, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.2%
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 Stockbridge, GA
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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