Instructor Jobs in Louisiana

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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Health Fitness Instructor PRN

  • Metairie, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 5 days ago

As a Health Fitness Instructor, youre passionate about healthy living promoting positive lifestyle choices and changes beyond just exercise....

Health Fitness Instructor FT

  • Metairie, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 5 days ago

As a Health Fitness Instructor, youre passionate about healthy living promoting positive lifestyle choices and changes beyond just exercise....

Up2Us Sports Coach Program

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 5 days ago

Up2Us Sports Coach Program Founded in 2010, Up2Us Sports is a national nonprofit organization that is focused on the power of coaches to transform the lives of our nation's most vulnerable youth,...

Certified Group Fitness Instructor- Part Time

  • Elmwood, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Elmwood, LA
  • 6 days ago

Provides leadership while educating, monitoring and encouraging all participants from beginners to the advanced exerciser; and stays abreast of all current fitness trends....

Certified Group Fitness Instructor- Part Time

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 8 days ago

Provides leadership while educating, monitoring and encouraging all participants from beginners to the advanced exerciser; and stays abreast of all current fitness trends....

Kids Instructor

  • Slidell, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 12 days ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Early Childhood Soccer Instructor

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 16 days ago

Responsible, you are committed to doing what is expected as the instructor and "face" of Soccer Shots....

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Slidell, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Slidell, LA
  • 18 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....

Dynamic Pilates Instructor

  • LA
  • 18 days ago
  • LA
  • 18 days ago

Position Summary Pilates Instructors are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships....

Children's Soccer Instructor

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 19 days ago

If you said yes to any of the questions above you might be the perfect Children's Soccer Instructor!...

Kids Martial Arts Instructor

  • LA
  • 20 days ago
  • LA
  • 20 days ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Certified Group Fitness Instructor- PRN

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 20 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 20 days ago

Provides cutting-edge classes, promotes fitness and positive self-esteem, provides leadership while educating, monitoring and encouraging all participants from beginners to the advanced exerciser, and...

Pilates Instructors, West Hollywood

  • Central, LA
  • 26 days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 26 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....

Parkour Instructor Full Time

  • Denham Springs, LA
  • 27 days ago
  • Denham Springs, LA
  • 27 days ago

Benefits: Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development About the Role: Join our dynamic team at Leaps & Bounds Sports Center as a Parkour Instructor!...

Swim Instructor

  • LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • LA
  • 30+ 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....

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Louisiana 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
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Louisiana
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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