Instructor Jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

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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Swim Instructor Novi and Wixom

  • Wixom, MI (23 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Wixom, MI (23 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 14 hours ago

Free Swim lessons: If you are an instructor, your family swims free Incredibly Rewarding Experience: You are changing lives, and our students love working with our instructors....

Swim Instructor

  • South Lyon, MI (15 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 14 hours ago
  • South Lyon, MI (15 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 14 hours ago

Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable....

Ice Skating Instructor II

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago

May act as a lead instructor, assessing skill development and assisting with the training of new instructors. Required Qualifications Ability to teach up to USFSA Basic 4 badge level....

Ice Skating Instructor III

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago

Will routinely act as a lead instructor, guiding parents and skaters through first day orientation, training new instructors, and testing skaters on skill proficiency....

Ice Skating Instructor I

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago

Ice Skating Instructor I Starting Hourly Rate: $17.35 Instructs ice skating to children and adults following the Learn to Skate USA Basic Skills curriculum....

Swim Instructor MI-Canton-48187 07-25-25

  • Canton, MI (19 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Canton, MI (19 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Swim Instructor Goldfish Swim School - Canton Swim Instructor PART TIME GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL - CANTON Saving and changing lives, every single day....

Masters Swim Coach

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago

Masters Swim Coach Starting Hourly Rate: $ 18.68 Coaches adults of varying abilities in a Master’s group which uses swimming as a vehicle for exercise and competition....

Swim Instructor II

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago

Swim Instructor II Starting Hourly Rate: $18.22 Instructs swimming and water safety skills for children and adults according to American Red Cross standards....

Head Neighborhood Swim Coach

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago

Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification by start of employment Preferred Qualifications: Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification Physical Requirements May exert up...

Swim Instructor III

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 7 days ago

procedures, student skill assessment, training and supervision of other swim instructors, and program evaluation....

Class-ic Instructor/Group Fitness Instructor

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 12 days ago

: Instruct safe and effective exercise classes....

Part-Time Evening Swim Instructor $15-$17 per hour

  • Brighton, MI (21 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Brighton, MI (21 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 24 days ago

Free Swim lessons: If you are an instructor, your family swims free Incredibly Rewarding Experience: You are changing lives, and our students love working with our instructors....

Swim Instructor Part-Time

  • Wixom, MI (23 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Wixom, MI (23 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 24 days ago

Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable....

Apprentice Sports Coach

  • Brighton, MI (21 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Brighton, MI (21 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Premier Education Apprentice Activity Professional Job Specification By the END of the Apprenticeship the Successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate; 1; Excellent knowledge and hold...

Lead Swim Instructor

  • Brighton, MI (21 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Brighton, MI (21 miles from Ann Arbor, MI)
  • 28 days ago

Join British Swim School as a Lead Swim Instructor and make a real splash with a rewarding career!...

Demographic Data for Ann Arbor, MI

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor, MI
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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