Instructor Jobs in Michigan

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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Ice Skating Instructor II

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 hours 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
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 hours 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
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 hours 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....

KidStrong Coach / Youth Fitness Instructor

  • Bloomfield Twp, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bloomfield Twp, MI
  • 10 hours ago

experience coaching students within the appropriate KidStrong age is preferred Prior experience speaking to and educating parents on the KidStrong curriculum Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise...

High School Assistant Swim Coach

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: The Assistant Swim Coach is responsible for helping to develop and leading a safe, fun, and competitive swim program for student-athletes. The coach will help plan practices,...

Swim Instructor MI-Macomb -48044 07-25-25

  • Macomb, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Macomb, MI
  • 1 day ago

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

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

  • Canton, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, MI
  • 1 day ago

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

Required Qualifications Associate Degree - Health Field or Nutrition Related Tennis Instructor Certification Additional Experiences Considered Bachelors Degree - Exercise Science or Nutrition Related...

Swim Instructor

  • MI
  • 3 days ago
  • MI
  • 3 days ago

Additional Experiences Considered Must be current with the following certifications: Any Swim instructor program. Application Deadline Position will remain open until filled....

Youth Dance Instructor

  • Holland, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Holland, MI
  • 4 days ago

The Youth Dance Instructor receives supervision and assignments from the Recreation Manager and the Recreation Program Coordinator, however, the Youth Dance Instructor is encouraged to come up with...

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Garden City, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, MI
  • 5 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....

Masters Swim Coach

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 5 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 5 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 5 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 5 days ago

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

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Instructor positions.



Highest Education Level

Instructors in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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