Instructor Jobs in Winder, 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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Year-Round Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 14 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....

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Zumba Instructor

  • Crunch
  • Buford, GA (19 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Buford, GA (19 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Zumba Instructor Here We GROW Again! Are you a potential Zumba Instructor and ready to leave average in the past? Be a part of one of the greatest growth stories ever told in the fitness industry....

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • Gold's Gym
  • Dacula, GA (10 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dacula, GA (10 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Overview Golds Gym is seeking an energetic, motivating, and passionate Group Fitness Instructor to lead safe, effective, and engaging fitness classes for members of all experience levels....

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Specialty Sports Instructor - Multi Sport

  • YMCA
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Wellness Instructor

  • Aegis Therapies
  • Athens, GA (19 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Athens, GA (19 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

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HIIT Instructor

  • Crunch
  • Buford, GA (19 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Buford, GA (19 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

There is a need for instructors who have experience in any and all of the following genres - HIIT based classes. Step 360, BOSU, Kickboxing, Zumba, TRX, Hi/Lo, Sculpt, Yoga, and Pilates....

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Swim Instructor II

  • YMCA
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

NATURE AND SCOPE: Reporting directly to the Aquatics Director, the Swim Instructor II teaches swim lessons to all age groups and skill levels and maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes...

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Camp Specialty Instructor - Dance

  • YMCA
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

Areas of need for Specialty Instructors (include, but not limited to) : Archery, Arts and Crafts, Basketball, Cheer, Tumbling, Climbing Wall and Ropes Course, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Theater, Fitness...

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Group Exercise Instructor II

  • YMCA
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

Must obtain and maintain Specialty Certifications (e.g., Y-Metro Atlanta Pilates, Group Cycling, Active Older Adult) or outside certifications approved by Metro Atlanta Y (e.g., TRX, Barre, Zumba, Pound...

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Group Exercise Instructor I

  • YMCA
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

Must obtain and maintain Specialty Certifications (e.g., Y-Metro Atlanta Pilates, Group Cycling, Active Older Adult) or outside certifications approved by Metro Atlanta Y (e.g., TRX, Barre, Zumba, Pound...

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Swim Instructor I

  • YMCA
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA (17 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

REQUIREMENTS: At least 16 years of age Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent CPR for the Professional...

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Sport Instructor Tennis

  • i9 Sports
  • Loganville, GA (16 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Loganville, GA (16 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Benefits/Perks A team-based atmosphere with a focus...

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Gymnastics Instructor I, II, or III (Classes & Summer Camps)

  • Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County
  • Athens, GA (19 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Athens, GA (19 miles from Winder, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

PAY GRADE: Instructor I - $15.60, Instructor II $16.38, Instructor III $17.20 (assigned based on qualifications) SAFETY SENSITIVE: No Purpose of Job The purpose of this job is to assist in planning,...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Winder, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Winder, GA 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 Winder, 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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