Instructor Jobs in Meridian, ID

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 Exercise Instructor-Zumba Gold (Senior Dance Fitness) - Downtown Boise YMCA

  • Treasure Valley YMCA
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 3 days ago

Our Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor for Zumba Gold to join the team!...

In Person Part Time

Group Exercise Instructor (Zumba) - Downtown Boise YMCA

  • Treasure Valley YMCA
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 3 days ago

Our Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor for Zumba to join the team!...

In Person Part Time

Aqua Fitness Instructor

  • Crunch
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 12 days ago

preferred) Valid Yoga or Pilates Certification also acceptable Special Skills: Experience teaching exercise classes for clients of all levels Strong customer service skills Good verbal communication...

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Evening and Weekend Gymnastics Instructor

  • The Little Gym
  • Garden City, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 13 days ago
  • Garden City, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 13 days ago

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parents Survival Nights...

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Group Exercise Instructor - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

  • Treasure Valley YMCA
  • Meridian, ID
  • 20 days ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 20 days ago

The Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to join their team....

In Person Part Time

Youth Instructor (Tumbling) - Downtown Boise YMCA/Micron Early Learning Center

  • Treasure Valley Family YMCA
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 20 days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 20 days ago

The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools...

In Person Part Time

Group Exercise Instructor (Barre) - Downtown Boise YMCA

  • Treasure Valley YMCA
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 21 days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 21 days ago

Our Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor for Barre to join the team!...

In Person Part Time

Group Exercise Instructor (Cycle) - Downtown Boise YMCA

  • Treasure Valley YMCA
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking Group Exercise Instructors for Cycle. is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in group exercise classes....

In Person Part Time

Group Exercise Instructor (Pilates/Barre) - West Boise YMCA

  • Treasure Valley YMCA
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago

Our West Boise YMCA is seeking a dynamic and qualified Pilates/Barre Instructor....

In Person Part Time

Group Fitness Instructor

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Eagle, ID (13 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Eagle, ID (13 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago

BARRE: LIFE BARRE: Strength & Grace Align. LIFE BARRE classes are rooted deeply in ballet with movements that stem from traditional ballet form....

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Summer Swim Instructors Needed-$16.35/hr. starting May 7th-Caldwell YMCA

  • Treasure Valley Family YMCA
  • Caldwell, ID (13 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Caldwell, ID (13 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago

Our Caldwell YMCA is seeking Summer Swim Instructors for the upcoming season....

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Youth Instructor (Martial Arts) - West Boise YMCA

  • Treasure Valley YMCA
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago

The West Boise YMCA is seeking a Martial Arts Instructor to join their team....

In Person Part Time

Youth Instructor (Dance) - Downtown Boise YMCA

  • Treasure Valley Family YMCA
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boise, ID (10 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago

The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools...

In Person Part Time

Fitness Instructor, Wellness, Spa & Fitness

  • J.F. Shea
  • Kuna, ID (12 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kuna, ID (12 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Fitness Instructor develops fitness classes for different fitness levels, provides training for safe use of exercise equipment, and assists members during class workouts to promote...

In Person

Water Group Exercise Instructor - Caldwell YMCA

  • Treasure Valley YMCA
  • Caldwell, ID (13 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Caldwell, ID (13 miles from Meridian, ID)
  • 60+ days ago

Our Caldwell YMCA is seeking a Water Group Exercise Instructor to join our Aquatics Team....

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Meridian, ID

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Meridian, ID

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Meridian, ID 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 Meridian, ID
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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